Hit-and-run crash in Waianae sends 3 pedestrians to hospital

A motorist driving a pickup truck reportedly struck three pedestrians and then fled the scene early Saturday morning in the Waianae area.

According to Honolulu police, the critical hit-and-run collision happened at about 12:11 a.m. Saturday on Farrington Highway. Police report the unidentified motorist in the truck was traveling eastbound in the left lane on Farrington Highway and crashed into an 18-year-old man, a 20-year-old man, and a 19-year-old man who were fighting in the roadway. Police said the impact of the collision caused the 18-year-old man to collide with an unoccupied parked vehicle on the right side of the roadway.

Police said the driver of the truck crashed into the parked vehicle and then proceeded traveling eastbound on Farrington Highway without stopping to render aid or provide information. According to police, the driver was operating a white pickup truck with pipe racks.

Honolulu Emergency Medical Services transported the 18-year-old man to an area hospital in critical condition along with the 19-year-old man in serious condition. The 20-year-old man drove himself to an area hospital in good condition.

Police said it was unknown whether speed, drugs and alcohol were contributing factors in the collision.

Police urge witnesses to contact the HPD Traffic Division at 808-723-3413.