On August 30, 2026, at about 1:00 A.M., a critical motor vehicle collision occurred on the H-1 East Freeway in the Waipahu area.

It was reported to the Honolulu Police Department, Traffic Division, Vehicular Homicide Section that an unidentified motorist was traveling eastbound on the H-1 Freeway when it traveled into the right shoulder and rear-ended a vehicle which was parked in the right shoulder area. After the collision, the unidentified motorist continued traveling eastbound on the H-1 Freeway and onto the Pearl City off-ramp without stopping to render aid or provide information. 

As a result of the collision, the 54-year-old female rear passenger, of the parked vehicle, was transported via Emergency Medical Services to an area hospital in critical condition. 

The 54-year-old female rear passenger was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision. 

At this time, it is unknown if speed, drugs, or alcohol is a contributing factor of this collision.

If anyone has any information, please contact the Honolulu Police Department, Traffic Division, at (808) 723-3413.

The investigation is ongoing.