News: Car accident on H-2 Freeway leaves man, boy injured

KIHEI, HI - A collision in Kihei left a pedestrian critically injured on Monday night, reports the Maui News. The incident took place on South Kīhei Road near the intersection of Waimahaihai Street shortly after 8:30 p.m. Police said a 51-year-old man was walking across the street from the southeast corner to the northwest corner when he was hit by a 2016 GMC Canyon pickup truck going south on South Kihei Road. The man was not using a marked crosswalk at the time he was struck. The pedestrian was transported to Maui Memorial Medical Center with life-threatening injuries and was listed in critical condition. The driver of the GMC, a 17-year-old male from Kihei, was not injured. He was wearing a seat belt at the time. Investigators are trying to determine whether speed, drugs or alcohol were contributing factors in the incident. If you or a loved one was injured in a pedestrian accident in Honolulu or anywhere in Hawaii, you may have questions about medical bills, lost wages, insurance, fault, and compensation. You don't have to handle the process alone.  Turn to the Recovery Law Center for the help you need. Our trusted Hawaii pedestrian accident lawyers will fight for the best possible outcome in your case. To schedule a free consultation, contact us online or give us a call at (808) 427-3088.

AIEA, HI - A moped rider was injured in a hit-and-run crash on Kamehameha Highway in the Aiea area last week. The Honolulu Police Department reported that the collision took place Oct. 28 at about 2:45 a.m. along the eastbound portion of the highway. A preliminary investigation found that a 42-year-old woman was riding a moped in the center lane when the moped was rear-ended by an unidentified motorist.  The woman was ejected onto the roadway and was transported by paramedics to an area hospital in serious condition.  She was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The motorist continued traveling eastbound on Kamehameha Highway without stopping to help or provide information, police said. Investigators believe speed was a contributing factor in the incident, but it was not yet known whether drugs or alcohol were involved. Have you been injured in a moped accident due to the actions of a reckless hit-and-run driver? If so, the team at the Recovery Law Center stands ready to help you fight back for justice and compensation. Our experienced Honolulu moped accident lawyers represent people suffering from injuries, pain, stress, and financial difficulties due to moped accidents. To learn more about how we can help, cpntact us today at (808) 427-3800 to schedule a free consultation.

KAHALA, HI - A pedestrian was critically injured when she was struck by a vehicle in the Kahala area last week. According to the Honolulu Police Department, the accident happened Oct. 27 shortly after 5 p.m. in the private parking lot of a shopping mall. A preliminary investigation indicated that a 74-year-old man was driving northbound within the parking lot when the vehicle hit a 75-year-old woman. Emergency Medical Services responded and took the pedestrian to an area hospital, where she was listed in critical condition. The driver remained at the scene and was not injured in the collision. Investigators do not believe speed, drugs or alcohol were contributing factors in the incident. The dedicated legal team at the Recovery Law Center is here to handle your case in the event you have been struck by a vehicle in Hawaii. We focus on recovering compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering. If a driver’s actions, such as failing to follow traffic laws or operating a vehicle recklessly, caused your injuries, we will seek the money and justice you deserve.  To schedule a free consultation with our skilled Hawaii pedestrian accident lawyers, contact us online or give us a call at (808) 427-3088.