Updated at 12:02 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2008
Pedestrian, 79, hit while rushing to catch bus in Kalihi
Advertiser Staff
The accident happened about 6:25 a.m. at the intersection with Ahonui Street, in front of the Kokua Kalihi Valley community center.
Police said the pedestrian darted into the crosswalk to catch a bus in front of the community center when he was hit by a 1993 Honda sedan in the left east-bound lane. The victim was taken to The Queen's Medical Center. The driver of the vehicle, a 41-year-old man, was not injured.
Police said it was dark and cloudy when the crash happened. The crosswalk did not have a traffic signal. Speed and alcohol were not apparent factors, police said.
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Police investigate a pedestrian accident at the corner of North School and Ahonui streets in Kalihi this morning. A 79-year-old man was taken to The Queen's Medical Center in critical condition. RICHARD AMBO | The Honolulu Advertiser |
