Officer Dannygriggs M. Padayao, Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii

Officer Dannygriggs M. Padayao

Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii

End of Watch Monday, April 30, 2001

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Dannygriggs M. Padayao

Officer Dannygriggs Padayao was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at the scene of a minor traffic crash 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.

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Age 48
Tour 18 years
Badge 3236

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Sentenced to 10 years

directing traffic, hit-and-run

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In Honor of your Service, and your Sacrifice, I Salute you Officer Danny Griggs Padayao.
I know of you, and your beloved family. Your, as well as your Brothers, and Sister in Blue Memorial have been visited by many...and times over....you are never forgotten.

Thomas Mestas HCF/1998-Current
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November 27, 2024