On July 8, 2023, at about 2:35 AM, a critical hit and run motor vehicle collision involving a moped operator occurred on Kapiolani Boulevard in the Ala Moana area.

It was reported to the Honolulu Police Department, Traffic Division Vehicular Homicide Section, that a 32-year-old female moped operator was traveling westbound on Kapiolani Boulevard when she was struck by a unknown motorist traveling eastbound making a left turn onto Keeaumoku Street. The unknown motorist has yet to be identified.

The unknown motorist continued northbound on Keeaumoku Street, fleeing the scene of the collision. A witness described the fleeing vehicle as a white pickup with possible damages to the front and the passenger front fender area.

As a result of the collision, the 32-year-old female who was not wearing a helmet, was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

At this time it is unknown if either speed, drugs, or alcohol were contributing factors of this collision.

If anyone has any information, please get in touch with the HPD Traffic Division at (808) 723-3413.