On February 15, 2023, Sara Yara was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Kapiolani Boulevard in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The 16-year-old and her schoolmate were on foot when a vehicle struck them at around 6:45 AM.
While Sara was pronounced dead on the spot due to trauma injuries, her schoolmate was taken to a city hospital and is currently recovering.
The driver of the 2001 silver Tacoma pickup truck that hit the two fled the scene and was later identified as having 164 traffic violations dating back three decades.
Sara’s family is seeking justice for her death and advocating for safer streets.
A memorial service was held for Sara on March 11, 2023; several people, including popular celebrities, paid tribute to Sara after her death.
What happened to Sara Yara in the hit-and-run accident?
Following the accident, Sara suffered trauma injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, while her schoolmate was taken to a city hospital.
The driver of the vehicle, a 2001 silver Tacoma pickup truck, fled the scene after the accident.
It was later discovered that the driver had a record of 164 traffic violations dating back three decades.
The police are actively searching for the driver.
Sara’s family is seeking justice for her death and advocating for safer streets.
Many people, including popular celebrities, paid tribute to Sara after her tragic passing.
It is important to note that the driver of the pickup truck involved in the hit-and-run has not been apprehended at this time.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to bring the responsible party to justice.
Following her death, a GoFundMe campaign was started by Melody Remular to support Sara’s mother, Chevylyn Saniatan, who raised Sara and her twin sister, Phoebe, on her own.
The campaign aimed to raise funds to help with funeral expenses and to provide support for Sara’s family during this difficult time.
Several celebrities, including Dwayne Johnson, paid tribute to Sara on social media.
The GoFundMe campaign was shared on Reddit and other news outlets.
Dwayne Johnson tribute to Sara Yara
Dwayne Johnson paid tribute to Sara who was a student at his former high school.
The tribute to Sara Yara from Dwayne Johnson read;
“So sorry to hear this tragic news of a young life lost here in Hawaii. Sara Yara was a student at my former high school (McKinley). All our love, light, strength & mana to her family. Rest in love Sara.”
Johnson’s tribute was shared on Twitter and quickly gained attention from many users who expressed their grief over Sara’s untimely death.
The news of her death spread on social media, and a GoFundMe campaign was set up to help her family with funeral expenses.
The campaign quickly went viral, with well-known celebrities like Johnson paying their respects through social media.
Sara’s death was a tragic reminder of the importance of road safety and preventing similar accidents from happening in the future.
While her death was a devastating loss, her memory will live on through the love and support of her family, friends and community.