Image: AI illustration of a residential road on Oʻahu before dawn.

A woman was critically injured before dawn on Sunday, Nov. 8, when a driver struck her on Halawa Heights Road and drove off, Honolulu police said.

The collision happened at about 5:25 a.m., according to the Honolulu Police Department.

Police said a motorist heading north on Halawa Heights Road hit the woman, who was lying in the middle of the roadway.

The driver continued north on Halawa Heights Road without stopping to help or give information.

Honolulu Emergency Medical Services crews responded near Puumakani Street, as reported by KITV Island News.

EMS estimated the woman was in her 40s and took her to an emergency room in critical condition, as reported by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.

Police said speed does not appear to have been a factor, and it is not known whether drugs or alcohol played a role.

The case is being handled by HPD's Traffic Division, Vehicular Homicide Section, and police have not released a description of the driver or the vehicle.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who saw the crash or has information can reach the Honolulu Police Department at (808) 529-3111.