HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui’s fifth traffic fatality involved a 57-year-old man who was run over by an unknown vehicle.
Early Monday morning, Maui police officials responded to a motor vehicle collision at Lono Avenue and 165 feet southeast of Kaahumanu.
Reports said the man, who is frequent to the Kahului area, was lying on the ground when he was run over.
MPD said the driver of the vehicle failed to stop or give aid to the man but instead fled the scene.
The man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
While the victim has been identified, MPD Vehicular Homicide Unit investigators have yet to identify the vehicle and driver that fled the scene.
Those who may have any information are asked to contact Officer Caleb Guarriello at (808) 244-6393 or call Maui Crime Stoppers at (808) 242-6966 to remain anonymous.