Published on March 19, 2026
LĪHU‘E – Police are searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run that occurred on Friday, March 13, 2026.
At approximately 10:45 a.m., police responded to reports that a 61-year-old man had been struck by a vehicle while on the southbound shoulder of Kamalu Road, between ʻŌhe Street and Kuamoo Road. He was transported to Wilcox Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries and later released.
Preliminary investigation indicates the driver left the scene before first responders arrived. Evidence recovered at the scene indicates that the vehicle involved is a white Chevrolet Silverado, model years 2007–2011. Authorities are seeking information from anyone who may have seen the vehicle in the area at the time of the incident.
Anyone who may have information about the incident is urged to call Acting Lieutenant Michael Nii at (808) 241-1638 or KPD Dispatch at (808) 241-1711. Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide information by calling Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi at (808) 246-8300, submitting a tip at crimestopperskauai.org, or through the Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi P3 Tips Mobile App.
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