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Police say a 36-year-old Pahoa woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision early this morning on Highway 130 near Leilani Estates.

Officers responding to a 4:01 a.m. calls determined that an unknown vehicle heading toward Kalapana struck the woman, who was walking in the northbound shoulder lane off of Highway 130 just south of Malama Street.

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The driver then fled the scene and failed to render aid to the injured pedestrian.

The victim, who is listed in stable condition at Hilo Medical Center, told officers she was hit by a motorcycle.

Police are asking area residents to review their home surveillance videos for any motorcycles during the hours of 3:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. on Friday.

The motorcycle may have sustained front end damage.

Failure to render aid when a person is seriously injured or killed in a traffic collision is a Class B punishable by up to 10 years in prison, upon conviction.

Police have opened a negligent injury investigation and are asking for potential witnesses to contact Officer Jared-Taylor Makaweo-Quihano at (808) 965-2716, or at jmakaweo@hawaiicounty.gov.

Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.