Investigation reveals pedestrians struck Saturday were not crossing the road

The Kauai Police Department’s investigation into Saturday night’s hit-and-run involving two teenagers, found they were walking along the shoulder of Po‘ipū Road.

At approximately 9:40 p.m. Saturday, officers were dispatched to a report of a traffic crash involving a vehicle and two pedestrians on Po‘ipū Road fronting the Po‘ipū Beach Athletic Club. During the preliminary investigation it was believed the 13-year-old and 15-year-old female victims were crossing the road when they were struck by 25-year-old Noah Alejandro, who turned himself in Sunday morning.

After further review and with the help of witness statements, it was found they were walking eastbound along the eastbound shoulder of Po‘ipū Road when they were hit. Several family members were walking alongside them. Both victims remain in critical condition in Oah‘u.  

The investigation remains ongoing at this time. Anyone who has information regarding the crash is advised to contact Traffic Safety Section Officers Russell Himongala or Shawn Hanna at 808-241-1847. Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide information by calling Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at 808-246-8300, submitting a tip at cskauai.org, or through the Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i P3 Tips Mobile App.