Updated at 9:31 a.m., Friday, February 1, 2008
Pedestrian-bus accident in Kalihi sends 2 to hospital
Advertiser Staff
According to initial reports from the scene, a 73-year-old woman was struck by a city bus about 4:55 a.m. in front of the Blood Bank of Hawaii as she was walking across Dillingham Boulevard.
She is reported to be in critical condition.
A 65-year-old woman who was a passenger on the bus has also been taken to The Queen's Medical Center.
According to emergency communications from the scene, the passenger was injured when the bus slammed on its brakes and she was thrown from her seat.
Police vehicular homicide investigators have been called to the scene.
For a quick look at local traffic conditions, visit Traffic Cameras.
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Honolulu Police Department investigators take measurements after a pedestrian accident involving a city bus this morning on Dillingham Boulevard between Mokauea Street and Pu'uhale Road. The pedestrian, a 73-year-old woman, and a bus rider, a 65-year-old woman, were taken to The Queen's Medical Center. RICHARD AMBO | The Honolulu Advertiser |
