Multiple Pedestrian Deaths Reported in California, Hawaii Collisions

Multiple fatal pedestrian-vehicle collisions occurred across California and Hawaii recently, highlighting ongoing traffic safety concerns. In El Cajon, a man was struck and killed early Monday while wearing dark clothing and standing in the roadway; the driver remained at the scene and was cooperative, with no signs of impairment. In Honolulu, a 62-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by two vehicles while crossing outside a crosswalk, with police ruling out speed, drugs, and alcohol as factors; this marks the 29th traffic death on Oʻahu this year, a significant increase from last year. Long Beach police reported a pedestrian fatality at Pacific Coast Highway and Santa Fe Avenue, with details still under investigation. Additionally, in San Jose, a pedestrian was killed on southbound Highway 101 near the Oakland Road off-ramp, causing lane closures and traffic diversions; authorities continue to investigate and advise motorists to seek alternate routes. These incidents underscore the dangers pedestrians face and the importance of cautious driving and pedestrian awareness.