Truck kills walkers, bicyclist in Honolulu
HONOLULU — Police say a pickup truck veered into a crowded Honolulu intersection, killing two pedestrians and a bicyclist and injuring four others.
Authorities say alcohol and speed might have played a role in the crash Monday evening.
Lt. James Slayter said the truck hit other cars several blocks away and then sped across three lanes of traffic to try to turn onto a street.
He said the truck drove over a median and knocked over a light pole where the pedestrians and bicyclist were waiting. He also plowed into another pickup.
The 27-year-old driver and the driver of the other pickup were hospitalized in serious condition. Two pedestrians were in critical condition, while one was in good condition.
Police shoot, kill suspect who drove toward officer
HONOLULU — Honolulu police say an officer shot and killed a man as the suspect started driving toward the officer.
The incident occurred during a traffic stop just after 1:30 a.m. Tuesday near the Kamehameha Shopping Center. Police say the officer shot at the driver as the suspect’s vehicle hit a police cruiser.
Officials say officers performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the suspect, but the adult male was pronounced dead about an hour after the shooting.
The officer who fired at the suspect was not injured. Police launched an investigation into the shooting.