Car hits 2 teens in crosswalk; 1 seriously hurt
Two teenagers were taken to the hospital this evening after they were struck by a car near the Ewa Mahiko Park.
Emergency Medical Services said a 13-year-old boy was taken by ambulance in serious condition and a 14-year-old girl was transported in stable condition to a trauma center after the 6:51 p.m. accident.
EMS said the accident occurred near Renton Road and Pahika Street, and the pedestrians were reportedly in a crosswalk.
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When will people’s learn that a crosswalk is not a force field that will stop a moving vehicle. I’m sure the drivers hitting these pedestrians are not doing it on purpose but just don’t see them crossing the road. Pedestrian accidents will not stop occurring until the predestrians start taking responsibility to protect themselves (don’t cross when a car is approaching).
I agree.
Was young once and thought myself invincible?
You are right. I see too many pedestrians who just step in to the crosswalk without looking for cars. They always talk about drivers on their phones, which I agree is bad, but I also witness pedestrians who walk across the street looking at their phones.
I see too many drivers who drive like idiots…
I see too many drivers who drive like idiots…
I agree. Therefore more so pedestrians have to take it into their own hands to protect themselves.
I see many drivers who drive like idiots…
Sorry to repeat myself- sometimes the only way to get in past SA security forces…
When will drivers ever learn once the car is in motion your cell phone is not touched until you turn off the key?
Texting and talking while driving, complete loss of concentration until they realize they have hit someone.
Not to worry, attorney will subpoena their phone records to show they were in willful violation of the law. Judge will slam them to the ground. Attorney will take them for everything they have to pay medical bills, just compensation.
Sad to say with so many drivers you just can’t fix stupid.
“don’t cross when a car is approaching” – If people wait until there are no cars approaching, they might grow old while waiting. Car drivers need to share the responsibility of safety by stopping when people are crossing the street.
You’re right both parties (drivers and pedestrians) have a responsibility to watch out for each other but all to often I see pedestrians crossing the street assuming the drivers are going to stop for them. Like I said I don’t think drivers are trying to run people over, it’s just that they don’t see them or see them to late.
First of all I am guessing you don’t live by this cross walk I do and I have to walk my child to school for the past 6 years through this cross walk. Its a road that is 25 miles an hour..
We will be walking and people will race and its clear when we start. They think they can do a rolling stop and hope that you wont drop anything or kids trip… its because right at that cross walk it becomes 2 lanes and they figure I will scoot around you.
I was actually their minutes after the kids were hit and what it does tell you but you are such an expert is the driver actually left but returned very quickly.
STOP blaming the kids it was the driver speeding and so much that he just plowed them down and kept driving..
Totally agree with you @Mahalo !!!!
“I’m sure the drivers hitting these pedestrians are not doing it on purpose but just don’t see them crossing the road” – Really? “don’t see them”? Maybe these drivers need to open their eyes, pay attention to driving, quit talking and texting, turn on their lights at dusk and night, get eyeglasses, wake up, be alert, quit taking medication that impairs ability to drive, etc.
that a lot of things you listed. the one thing the pedestrian has to do is look before crossing. dumb chits can’t even do that. that’s why they get hit.
They do not look, they are on their smartphone while crossing the street, and could someone please tell me why people walking around on the street always need to be dressed in black. It is really hard to see a dark skinned, dark haired person dressed in black at night. Yellow street lights do not help either.
It’s sad that everyone’s comments puts blame on the pedestrian. How do all you coach potato’s know in this case it was the pedestrians fault? Were you there? Did you witness the accident? How do you know these poor kids didn’t try and get away? Don’t be so quick to judge you were not there!!!!
It’s Halloween night so drivers should be driving extra cautiously through the neighborhood. Renton Rd’s speed limit is 25 mph.
drivers need to be more cautious when approaching cross walks. just yesterday i slowed for a couple crossing in the crosswalk and the car tailgating behind me swung out into the right lane and almost ran them over.
Exactly. Those are the totally rookie drivers who need to have their license pulled for 30 days, take a driver’s training course at their expense, retake the written and practical drivers test. Their auto insurance company also notified of their willful failure to drive professionally, increase their premiums.
Only by taking away their license will you ever get their attention.
“Rookie drivers”??? I have seen too many older drivers who neglect even the basic laws of driving. Just coming to work this morning – I was passed by many cars driving on a neighborhood road – posted speed limit 25 mph – Yes, the speed limit is too slow for this particular road, but I was going 30 and was passed by everyone! Several crosswalks in the area, too! Why the hurry?
Yes, “Rookie Drivers” usually Millennials who are in a hurry. Senior drivers are not the ones racing around in Beamers/Bimmers or Lexus thinking they are better than anyone else.
Have you noticed it is not senior drivers who are always on their cell phone or texting. I see millennials doing it all the time when driving, never seen a senior doing it.
A “Rookie Driver” is any person who has not improved their skill level since the day they got their license. Never use turn signals, speeding around everyone, etc. Majority of these people drive Beamers/Bimmers. Ultimate vehicle and ultimately the world’s worst drivers.
Just to clarify, localguy: I mentioned older drivers, not particularly seniors. I agree with much of what you wrote. The drivers I see on that particular stretch of road are a mixed group of younger drivers, seniors, military with many driving oversized cars/trucks and/or a variety of brands of cars. I just figure that people need to be more aware of other drivers and walkers/bikers, etc.
Allowing pedestrians to control the flow of traffic is insane. People never win when they interact with cars. It’s the liberal ideology of “feeling good” about allowing pedestrians to cross the road. Pedestrians should walk to the nearest intersection, and wait for the light. Even then, be aware of your surroundings, get off your frickn’ phone, and pay attention. Kalihi street is one of the worst offenders, allowing kids multiple crosswalks between lights. It’s absurd, but that’s how liberals roll.
I love how you spin everything into a political diatribe. If you haven’t noticed, these crosswalks are not just placed there to inconvenience drivers. As a driver I don’t see a problem allowing these crosswalks as I know pedestrians shouldn’t have to traverse the whole block around to get to and from school. I see no problem waiting a few seconds to allow children to wLk to school without having to traverse a whole street block. Keep in mind many of these pedestrians are senior citizens who do not have the luxury of a car to take them to the school to pick up their grandchildren. You need to see both sides of the equation and stop complaining just because it inconveniences you.
I have a problem with any crosswalk consisting of painted lines on the road with no traffic signal to control both the vehicular traffic and the pedestrian. As for me, knowing what even a small car would do to me, I rather walk to the nearest intersection with proper signals. I like living too much.
Parent’s worst nightmare…injury to their kids. Thoughts with Family and Friends, I wish both a speedy recover. Seems like the comments are anti-pedestrian biased…however in a crosswalk? I’m observing increasing situations where drivers are just being too impatient, reckless, inattentive and not excercisng defensive driving skills (i.e. crosswalk, intersection, etc.) I would recommend one a simple precaution; when at an intersection…or any choke point…look both ways…left then right and then left again (so you don’t have a motorcyclist you overlooked plow into you or run over a pedestrian in a crosswalk). By the way, “pay no attention” impatient imbecile behind you…
Agree. For one thing, a lot harder to drive no days with all the additional cars, drivers texting and on cell phones (almost got run into about 15 minutes ago on H2 because drive changing lanes while talking on cell). Also we got a ton of homeless (try crossing Wahiawa Iron bridge at night without hitting one). So just keep the eyes peeled and even if you see a peep on the curb at a cross walk, be prepared to stop. As a driver last thing you want to do is hit someone, no matter who you thing might be at fault, you may be found guilty of involuntary manslaughter- not something easy to deal with. To the point I try not to drive at night because of all the risk, and plan to send my kids to defensive driving school when they get license.
allie comment scary southside.