Hawai‘i Island police identify pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in June

Hawai‘i Island police have identified a pedestrian killed in June after being hit by a vehicle.

Densiann Denno, 20, of Hilo, was struck by a 2003 Nissan SUV traveling northwest on Highway 130. According to authorities, the victim was in the middle of the roadway near Orchidland Drive when she was hit.

During the time of the traffic collision it had been raining and visibility was low.

The operator of the 2003 Nissan SUV, 62-year-old man from Volcano, was not injured as a result of this collision.

Denno was unresponsive at the scene and initially transported to Hilo Benioff Medical Center before being flown to Queens Medical Center in critical condition. Police have since learned the 20-year-old died on O‘ahu on June 25 at 8:54 p.m.

An autopsy was conducted at Queens Medical Center, however, Hawai‘i Island police are still awaiting those results.

It is not believed that speed or impairment were factors in the collision.

If anyone has information regarding this collision they may contact Officer Laurence Davis at 808-961-2339 or via email at Laurence.Davis@hawaiicounty.gov. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 808-961-8300.

This is the 22nd traffic fatality of 2024 as compared to 12 traffic fatalities this same time last year.