Woman charged with negligent homicide in 2023 makes first court appearance

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Susan Hankins, an Oahu woman charged with negligent homicide in the death of a 90-year-old man, made her first court appearance this Tuesday morning.

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Court documents reveal that Hankins struck Lino Tolentino while he was crossing the street on November 4, 2023.

Hankins was arrested last week and entered a not guilty plea on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.

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Her trial is scheduled to begin on April 21.

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