Waianae, HI – Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Being Struck on Farrington Hwy
April 2, 2026
Waianae, HI (April 2, 2026) – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Tuesday, March 31, at approximately 10:15 p.m. near the intersection of Waianae Valley Road and Farrington Highway in Waianae.
The Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene after reports came in of a person being hit by a car with multiple injuries. Authorities confirmed the victim was a 57-year-old woman. Crews found her in critical condition at the scene. Paramedics administered advanced life support before transporting her to a hospital emergency room for further treatment.
Officials have not released additional details about the victim’s current condition or the cause of the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.
Our thoughts remain with the injured woman and her family as she continues to receive care.
How Do I Prove a Driver Was Negligent in a Pedestrian Accident in Hawaii?
A police report can help you prove that the driver was negligent after a pedestrian crash. Officers document the location, traffic signals, crosswalk position, road conditions, and any statements made at the scene. This information helps show what happened and supports a clear timeline of events.
Medical records help connect the crash directly to the pedestrian’s injuries. Emergency care notes, imaging results, and doctor findings show what the victim experienced after impact. The treatment timeline and follow-up care records create a clear picture of how serious the injuries were.
Photos and videos from the crash scene reveal what physical conditions existed at the time. Skid marks, vehicle position, crosswalk markings, traffic signals, and lighting all appear in visual evidence. The pedestrian’s location after impact can also help explain how the crash unfolded.
Witness statements can support the pedestrian’s account of how the driver acted before the crash. Neutral observers may have seen the driver fail to yield, ignore a signal, or turn without checking for people on foot. Those outside accounts give the claim an independent foundation.
Traffic laws and right-of-way rules help define the duty the driver owed the pedestrian. Hawaii law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks and obey all traffic signals. When a driver breaks a rule designed to protect people on foot, negligence becomes clearer to establish.
What a driver says after a crash can matter in a negligence claim. If the driver admits not seeing the pedestrian or misunderstanding the right of way, that statement may become relevant. Insurance communications and early explanations can also reveal inconsistencies that affect the outcome.
A personal injury lawyer in Waianae can help collect records, preserve evidence, review reports, and speak with witnesses. An attorney can also obtain available footage and connect the facts into a clear negligence argument.
If you have questions after a pedestrian accident in Hawaii, our team at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner can review the details of your situation. We can explain how evidence, insurance communication, and legal timelines may apply to your case.
Call Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525 to discuss your case and learn more about your next steps.
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.