Honolulu, HI (May 17, 2026) – A 71-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured after a motorcycle struck her in a hit-and-run on Saturday, May 16, in Honolulu. The crash happened around 3:50 a.m. on Nimitz Highway near Kalihi.
Officials said the woman was walking in a marked crosswalk when the motorcyclist struck her and left the scene.
Emergency crews responded after receiving reports of the collision. Paramedics treated the victim at the scene and then transported her to a nearby hospital in serious condition.
The motorcyclist has not been identified at this time. Authorities continue to investigate the crash.
We hope the injured pedestrian makes a full and steady recovery.
How Uninsured Motorist Coverage Helps After a Hit-and-Run Crash in Honolulu
After a hit-and-run crash in Honolulu, uninsured motorist coverage may help pay for medical bills, lost income, and other losses when the at-fault driver or rider cannot be found. This coverage can apply when the person who caused the crash leaves the scene, whether on Nimitz Highway, Kalanianaole Highway, or any other road in the city.
Once the other party leaves the scene, report the hit-and-run to the Honolulu Police Department, which serves as the primary law enforcement agency for crash investigations on Oahu. You can file a report at the Beretania Street Stationor through HPD’s non-emergency line.
Tell them the motorcyclist left without providing information. You can start an uninsured motorist claim before the rider is identified.
When your insurance company reviews the claim, they may consider the HPD crash report, medical records, bills, and your coverage limits.
If you were treated at The Queen’s Medical Center on Punchbowl Street or Straub Medical Center on South Hotel Street (two of Honolulu’s main trauma-receiving hospitals), those records will be central to your claim. Your coverage may help pay for hospital care, therapy, and part of your lost wages.
If your injuries require long-term treatment, costs can grow quickly. Pedestrian injuries from motorcycle crashes may require follow-up care at facilities such as Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific (REHAB) on Punahou Street, or ongoing visits to specialists across the Oahu medical network.
After you file the claim, your own insurance adjuster may still review your losses closely. Even though the claim is through your own policy, the insurer may question treatment costs or the value of the claim.
Strong documentation, including any footage from Nimitz Highway corridor cameras or nearby businesses along Dillingham Boulevard, can help support your position.
When the motorcyclist is later identified, you may also have a claim against that person. Cases involving uninsured or fleeing motorists in Hawaii are handled in the First Circuit Court, located at 777 Punchbowl Street in downtown Honolulu. Hawaii law may allow injured victims to pursue damages that exceed what uninsured motorist coverage pays. A lawyer can explain how both claims may work together.
Since hit-and-run cases can depend on early evidence, preserving records matters. Surveillance footage from businesses near the Kalihi intersection, witness statements, and debris near the crosswalk on Nimitz Highway may help identify the rider.
The Honolulu Police Department’s Traffic Division handles follow-up investigations in cases like this, and acting quickly can help prevent important footage from being deleted.
Before you agree to any settlement, you should speak with a
Honolulu motorcycle accident lawyer. An attorney can handle paperwork, communicate with your insurer, and help identify all available sources of compensation. Legal guidance can also help you avoid settling before your losses are clear.
At Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner, we have represented Hawaii injury victims for decades after serious pedestrian and vehicle accidents.
Our team can review your situation, explain how uninsured motorist claims work in Hawaii’s no-fault insurance framework, and help you understand what steps may apply.
To learn more about your legal options after a hit-and-run crash in Honolulu, you can call Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525.
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 so that we can update the post 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.