Pedestrian seriously injured by Honolulu police vehicle in Makiki

Aug 19, 2026

A 57-year-old man is recovering after a Honolulu police car hit him while he was crossing the street, a bad outcome for the pedestrian and another scrutiny moment for HPD.

  • The crash happened in Makiki just before 1 a.m. on South Beretania Street.
  • Police say the man was crossing outside a marked crosswalk and stepped into the officer's path.
  • The man was seriously hurt but is expected to recover.
  • Crashes involving police vehicles usually trigger an internal review of the officer's driving.

Outlook: Police are expected to finish their investigation into how the crash happened and whether anyone will face charges.

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