Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle on E Maka‘Ala St in Hilo, HI
August 29, 2026
Hilo, HI (August 29, 2026) – A vehicle struck a pedestrian near the Safeway fuel pumps on East Maka‘Ala Street in Hilo on Thursday, August 27. The crash was reported at about 5:20 p.m.
Emergency crews were dispatched to assist those involved. Details about the pedestrian’s injuries have not yet been released.
Authorities continue investigating what led to the collision.
We hope the pedestrian is safe and makes a full recovery.
How Do Pedestrian Injury Claims Work in Hilo, HI?
Pedestrian injury claims in Hilo may allow you to recover certain losses when another party is legally responsible. Hawaii’s insurance system may also provide benefits before fault is fully resolved, depending on the circumstances of the crash and the coverage available.
After a pedestrian collision, getting medical care can help uncover injuries that may not be immediately apparent. Continued treatment can also show how your injuries affect movement, comfort, your ability to work, and other parts of daily life throughout recovery.
Because Hawaii follows a no-fault insurance system, personal injury protection coverage may pay qualifying medical and rehabilitation expenses after a pedestrian is struck by an insured vehicle. These benefits generally apply without requiring you to prove fault first.
When no-fault benefits do not fully cover your losses, you may be able to pursue an additional injury claim if the legal requirements are met. That claim may include treatment costs, lost income, reduced earning ability, and other losses resulting from your injuries.
If responsibility is disputed, Hawaii’s comparative fault rules may reduce the amount you are able to recover. Compensation may also be barred if you are found more responsible for the crash than the parties being sued under Hawaii law.
As your claim develops, medical bills, wage information, photographs, insurance papers, and related records can help show the full extent of your losses. Keeping these materials organized may also make insurer questions easier to address as the claim continues.
When insurance and fault issues become more complicated, a Hilo personal injury lawyer can explain available coverage and address responsibility disputes. An attorney can also assess whether your losses support a claim beyond personal injury protection benefits.
At Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner, we help people injured in Hawaii pedestrian crashes understand their legal and insurance options. Our team can explain how available coverage, liability questions, and the effects of an injury may affect your claim.
If you were hurt in a pedestrian crash in Hilo, contact Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525 to discuss your situation. We can answer your questions and explain what legal options may be available to you.
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.