Medical examiner identifies woman killed in Makakilo hit-and-run
The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the 39-year-old pedestrian killed in Wednesday’s hit-and-run in Makakilo as Puanani Borreta of Kapolei.
The deadly collision occurred on the southbound lanes of Makakilo Drive. Police said a dark-colored truck struck a woman later identified as Borreta near Palailai Street.
The driver fled the scene.
Borreta was taken to a hospital where she died.
Police said she was not in a marked crosswalk at the time of the collision.
The vehicle that struck Borreta is described as possibly a commercial or utility-type truck with white lettering and compartments on the side of the bed. Police said there may be possible damage to the headlight area.
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Anyone with information on the vehicle or driver is urged to call the Honolulu Police Department’s Traffic Division at 723-3413.