A pedestrian in Hilo died after being hit by a car while walking outside a marked crosswalk, and police have opened a negligent homicide investigation.

• The crash happened early yesterday morning near an intersection in Hilo.
• The woman was walking outside the crosswalk and died at the scene.
• The driver, a 39-year-old man, stayed at the scene and was not hurt.
• This is Hawaii County's 28th traffic death this year, well above the 17 recorded by this point last year.

Outlook: The investigation continues, and the rising death toll is likely to keep pressure on local officials over road safety.