Honolulu, HI (March 26, 2023) - Police in Honolulu are investigating an intentional pedestrian accident that happened Saturday evening, March 25. Authorities went to the scene at approximately 5:30 p.m. to render aid and investigate. 

Sources report the wreck happened on Moanalua Road when a 34-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman got into a verbal argument. The man allegedly entered his vehicle and drove into the victim, striking her with the front end of the car. 

The woman was thrown over the vehicle and onto the asphalt. EMS arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital in serious condition. Police report the suspect attempted to flee but was later found in his car and arrested for second-degree attempted murder. 

His vehicle was towed by police for evidence. 

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash. 

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim. 

Hawaii Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents are often more severe than regular traffic accidents. Pedestrians are traveling with no protection, and when they become involved in collisions, they often suffer severe injuries that land them in the hospital or worse. Thousands of pedestrians suffer serious injuries every year in traffic accidents throughout the United States.If you were hurt in a pedestrian crash in Honolulu, you may be eligible to collect financial compensation for some or all of the damages you face in relation to your crash. Your injuries may be keeping you from working and living your life and may also be costing you a fortune in medical bills. Additionally, you may be losing much-needed pay due to being stuck in the hospital. You can work with an attorney who can help you collect financial compensation if you were hurt by the actions of a negligent driver. In order to move forward with your pedestrian case, you will be required to show that the driver who struck you was negligent or intentional in their actions. Though a small percentage of pedestrian crashes are intentional, the majority of them are caused by drivers who are distracted, intoxicated, or otherwise negligent. The most common types of negligence in Hawaii include: 

• Intoxication
• Speeding
• Distraction
• Ignoring traffic signals
• Failing to use turn signals
• Failing to notice crosswalks
• Failing to drive cautiously during inclement weather
• Failing to show care where children might be present

Despite the surrounding circumstances of your accident, we at the law office of Leavitt, Yamane, & Soldner know how to effectively prove that someone else was responsible. With our comprehensive investigation, a meticulous gathering of documentation, rational arguments, and detailed witness testimonies, we will do everything in our power to make sure you get the financial compensation you are entitled to.When you contact ourHonolulu pedestrian injury lawyers at (808) 537-2525, you can be sure that we will do whatever it takes to help you recover. We understand how important it is for you to receive the financial compensation you are entitled to as soon as possible.Our law firm has decades of experience seeing successful resolutions to pedestrian accident claims, so our attorneys have first-hand knowledge of what is needed to establish fault for an accident. 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 right away so that we can update the post right away 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.