Hit-and-Run Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Farrington Hwy in Waianae, HI

Waianae, HI (June 2, 2026) – A driver struck a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk and fled the scene on Farrington Hwy in Waianae late Sunday night, May 31.

A vehicle traveling westbound on Farrington Hwy turned right into the Waianae Mall driveway and struck a 37-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The driver continued into the mall parking lot without stopping to assist or provide information.

The pedestrian was taken to a hospital in serious condition. No names or further details were released following the accident.

The investigation into the wreck remains ongoing.

We hope the man hurt makes as full a recovery as possible.

What Should You Do After a Hit-and-Run Crash in Waianae, HI?

If you are struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run in Waianae, the first and most important priority is to seek medical attention right away, even if your injuries seem manageable at the scene.

Pedestrians struck by a turning vehicle can suffer internal injuries, head trauma, and orthopedic damage that may not produce their full range of symptoms until hours after the collision. A prompt medical evaluation creates a record that directly connects your injuries to the crash, which can be essential if a legal claim is later pursued.

While still at the scene, or as soon as possible afterward, try to document as much as possible. This includes noting the direction the vehicle traveled after fleeing, its color, make, and any partial plate information, as well as gathering contact information from any witnesses present.

In Hawaii, hit-and-run crashes should be reported to law enforcement as soon as possible. Prompt reporting helps preserve evidence, supports the investigation, and creates an official record of the incident. In areas throughout Honolulu County that experience heavy traffic, nearby businesses, parking facilities, and traffic monitoring systems may have surveillance footage that could assist investigators in identifying the vehicle or driver involved.

Prompt action can help protect a potential claim, even if the driver responsible has not yet been identified. Reviewing available insurance coverage, preserving evidence, documenting losses, and carefully handling communications with insurers can all play an important role. Taking these steps early may help strengthen a claim and ensure that important rights and sources of compensation are not overlooked while the investigation continues.

At Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner, our team has years of experience handling pedestrian injury cases across Hawaii and explaining available options to those affected by serious accidents.

If you or someone you know was hit by a car in Waianae or anywhere in Hawaii, call Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525 to speak with our Waianae personal injury attorneys and learn more about what options may be available in your case.

Notes: Our team of writers uses secondary sources such as news reports and local and state police incident reports to create these posts. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this particular accident, so if there is any information that is incorrect, please contact Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner right away so that we can update the post right away to reflect the most accurate information available.

Disclaimer: This post is not a solicitation for business. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene. None of the information in this post is intended to be legal advice or medical advice. If you are injured in an accident, seek medical assistance immediately.