HPD looking for driver in fatal hit-and-run in Aiea Heights
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Honolulu police closed Aiea Heights Drive from Hoio Street to Uhaloa Street.
Police are looking for the driver of a silver Honda CRV involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Aiea Heights on Saturday.
According to police, the vehicle was traveling north on Aiea Heights Road when it veered off the road and struck a Kalihi man who was doing yard work along the sidewalk.
The victim was transported in critical condition to an area hospital, where he later died.
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene before police arrived.
It is not known if speed or alcohol were factors in the crash.
This was the 30th traffic-related fatality of the year on Oahu, compared to 30 at the same time last year.
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Anyone with information about the identity of the driver or the location of the vehicle (license plate number RZA-904) is asked to call the Honolulu Police Department’s Traffic Division at 723-3413.
23 responses to “HPD looking for driver in fatal hit-and-run in Aiea Heights”
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Scary Pearl City side.
very…but glad they got the license
Why not just look the plates up? Looked it up already on eCourts Kokua, the supposed owner got pulled over a month ago. The driver has no insurance, or safety. Checked that name up on facebook, and I see the person doing a selfie in a vehicle that appears to be a silver crv from July 17
From the git-go, this guy is one big loser! Sad that an individual had to die!
HPD ought to hire you!
That’s good!
I bet he going say his car was stolen, and the person driving wasn’t him…watch.
So, eCourts Kokua named the owner of RZA904 as a George Aaron Van Blyenburg. When you Google his name, he is Keoki of the Kaala Boys music group. He has about 34 to 35 traffic court cases since Oct 1996. If he was the driver, he should have pulled over and called 911.
What a terrible person this driver. Hope this person is caught and gets the maximum punishment. Condolences to the family. May God Bless.
As a victim of hit and run I would like to see this person made an example of when caught. Maybe send the individual to Arizona to contemplate their actions for the rest of their miserable life…
Sad…condolences to individual, Family and Friends. I’m not sure what the details will reveal, however I would not be surprised if texting was not involved. It’s getting worst. While driving along S. King from Honolulu Hale to Kaimuki, I have to honk horn to warn drivers that they are drifting into an occupied lane or unaware of pedestrian in crosswalk. Last week I had to warn a motorist that she was drifting into a lane occupied by a moped…both avoided each other. Got to be more responsible out there.
Agreed I see so many drivers texting and driving, i think we should start a neighborhood watch campaign to deter texting and driving =maybe honk as a reminder get off your damn phone!
My deepest ALOHA to his ohana.
Turn yourself in. You’re only going to get a year in jail.
I’m sure once they catch this person they’ll receive a very stiff slap on the wrist just like that guy who killed the police officer.
My condolences to the innocent victim. The driver was probably under the influence. The cowardly drivers hit and run, leaving their victim to die. When they sober up, they turn themselves in, to avoid DUI charges. When asked why they left the scene, they say “I was afraid. I panicked. I’m truly sorry.” Ask me how I know this.
My condolences to the family of this victim. And, yes, I would not be surprised if the driver was indeed intoxicated during the time of the hit and run. I know as I have first-hand experience with a driver that drove off after pretending to remain in his car after pretending to be in compliance. He appeared to be intoxicated. And so he shows up in court only because his license plate was recorded during the incident and a photo of him was taken. If your car is ever hit by an errant driver, you should not only take a photo of the car, take a photo of the driver. As it turns out, this driver had a “witness” to back up his side of the story. All he got was a slap on the wrist and a fine. That’s it. Our laws should be changed to discourage driving off. The laws are such that it rewards intoxicated drivers when they leave the scene of the crime to avoid being charged with intoxicated driving. There should be a one year mandatory sentence for those who hit another car and drive off whether they are intoxicated or not. Fortunately, in this case, no one was seriously hurt. But in this story, the driver could have stopped to render aid to the victim and maybe the victim might have been saved.
OK I’m asking …
What a shocking and terrible ordeal for the victim’s family. Not in their wildest dream that before the day is over their loved one would be gone forever. Heartfelt condolences to the family. The lost of the member of this family may not be in vain. Its a wake up call for all of us. Physically express your love toward family members with spontaneous hugs and kisses when its least expected! You’ll never regret it!
Nicely said let us all cherish our loved ones today, for we don’t know what tomorrow may bring !
Amen!
Fingerprints?
OMG this is so sad, my heart goes out to both the families involved = heartbreaking .