News: Hit-and-run driver strikes pedestrian in Halawa area

HONOLULU, HI - A woman died following a pedestrian collision in Honolulu last Friday afternoon, according to a KITV report. The accident took place in the public parking lot of the Honolulu Zoo on Kapahulu Avenue in Waikiki. An initial investigation indicated that a 32-year-old man was reversing his vehicle westbound in the parking lot at about 4 p.m. when he struck a 69-year-old woman who was walking behind the vehicle. Emergency Medical Services transported the woman to an area hospital in critical condition. The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office reported on Sunday that the woman had died of her injuries. The driver involved was not injured and stayed at the scene of the crash. At this time, police say speed, drugs, or alcohol do not appear to have been contributing factors in the collision. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident due to a driver's negligence, it is important to have a knowledgeable personal injury attorney standing up for your rights. That's where the legal team at the Recovery Law Center comes in. We will help you evaluate your legal options and will fight for you on a contingency so there are no fees until we recover maximum compensation for your injuries. To schedule a free consultation with our Hawaii pedestrian accident lawyers, contact us online or give us a call at (808) 427-3088.

KALIHI, HI - A bicyclist was critically injured in a collision with a bus in the Kalihi area early Friday morning. According to the Honolulu Police Department, the accident happened on Kamehameha Highway at about 3 a.m. The police department's Traffic Division learned that the driver of a City & County Transit Bus was heading eastbound when a bicyclist traveling on the westbound sidewalk entered the roadway. The bicycle entered the path of the bus and was struck by it. The bicycle rider, an 18-year-old man, was ejected onto the roadway and was transported by EMS to an area hospital in critical condition. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The bus driver, a 64-year-old man, and his ten passengers were not injured and stayed at the scene. Investigators do not believe that speed, drugs or alcohol were contributing factors in the incident. Recovery Law Center understands how much a bike accident can impact your life. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries if someone else was to blame for the crash. We are here to help you recover in every way possible and provide you with the highest legal representation for bicycle accident cases. Our experienced Hawaii bicycle accident attorneys can meet with you to discuss your case in a free consultation. To get started, contact us online or call us at (808) 427-3088.

MILILANI, HI - Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in the Mililani area. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports a man was killed in the Oct. 31 wreck along the H-2 Freeway near Meheula Parkway. The Honolulu Police Department's Traffic Division learned that a 23-year-old man was riding a motorcycle northbound in the far-left lane at a high rate of speed at about 1:51 p.m. when he lost control of the bike.  He veered to the right, crossed all northbound lanes of traffic, and collided with the metal guardrail along the freeway's right shoulder. The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.  Investigators believe speed was a contributing factor in the crash, the 35th traffic fatality on Oahu this year compared to 74 at the same time in 2025. If you have suffered injuries due to a motorcycle accident in Hawaii, you may be eligible for compensation that can provide you with the money you need to cover your medical expenses, wages lost from time off work and other losses. If you were injured due to the fault of someone else, you deserve relief. The Recovery Law Center in Honolulu stands ready to help you seek justice. To schedule a free consultation with our Hawaii motorcycle accident attorneys, contact us online or give us a call at (808) 427-3088