Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii
End of Watch: Monday, April 30, 2001
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: 3236
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: April 30, 2001
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 10 years
Officer Dannygriggs Padayao was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at the scene of a minor traffic accident at approximately 10:30 pm.
He was setting out flares on Kamehameha Highway, near Kualoa Ranch, when a pickup truck struck him. The driver of the truck then fled the scene, but was arrested in the area later in the night. Officer Padayao was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The 22-year-old suspect was found guilty of negligent homicide and leaving the scene of an accident. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison with eligibility for parole after he served 7 years.
Officer Padayao had been a member of the Honolulu Police Department for 18 years. He is survived by his girlfriend and her three children.