News: Moped rider critically injured after being hit by vehicle in Kalihi

KIHEI, HI - A car and a motorcycle were involved in a deadly collision in Kihei on Friday night, the Maui News reported. The crash took place shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Piilani Highway near Kaonoulu Street. Maui police investigators determined that the driver of a 2013 Ford Edge was making a left turn onto the highway when the vehicle was struck by a 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycle going south on Piilani Highway. The motorcycle rider, a 37-year-old Kihei man, was ejected from the bike, and was pronounced dead after being taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The Ford driver, an 18-year-old man from Kihei, was not hurt. The Ford driver was arrested for third-degree negligent injury and was released pending further investigation, police said. If you were hurt in a motorcycle crash because of a driver's negligence or misconduct, the experienced Hawaii motorcycle accident lawyers at the Recovery Law Center would like to hear about your case.  Glenn Honda and his dedicated legal team will help you calculate and pursue the compensation you deserve for your injuries. And unless we secure that compensation, we will not collect any attorney’s fees from you. Call us at (808) 427-3800 or visit our contact page to get started with a free consultation.

HONOLULU, HI -Police and first responders were called to a crash along the H-1 Freeway in Honolulu on Saturday morning. According to Hawaii News Now, a school bus collided with another vehicle on the eastbound side of the freeway at about 11:40 a.m. Three men, ages 17, 19, and 68, were taken to an area hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. A 28-year-old woman was evaluated on scene but declined further treatment. Honolulu EMS said they escorted about two dozen people from the bus to another location. The parents of the children declined further treatment. The Honolulu Fire Department was also at the scene. There was no immediate word on what led to the collision, which closed two right eastbound lanes and the shoulder of the freeway after the Kaahumanu overpass. At the Recovery Law Center, our dedicated legal team understands what you are going through in the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, and we are to help. . So if you have been injured in a crash because of another person's negligence, our skilled Hawaii car accident lawyers will build a strong case on your behalf to obtain the compensation you deserve. To arrange a free consultation, contact us online or call us at (808)427-3800.

HILO, HI -Hawai‘i Island police released details regarding a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred in Hilo on Thursday evening. Police were dispatched to the intersection of Kanoelehua Avenue and East Kahaopea Street after being notified of the incident at 7:15 p.m. Responding officers learned that the driver of a 2023 Kia four-door sedan was traveling Hilo bound on Kanoelehua Avenue when the vehicle struck a female pedestrian. The woman was initially reported to be crossing the road and was not in a marked crosswalk.   The victim, whose identity was not immediately released, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Kia driver, 39-year-old Pahoa man, was not injured.  Police have launched a negligent homicide investigation into the accident. At this time, it is not believed that speed or inattention were contributing factors. Accidents involving pedestrians occur more in Hawaii than in other states. If this has happened to you and you suffered serious injuries, you may have the right to take legal action with a Hawaii pedestrian accident attorney and hold the responsible party accountable for the harm they’ve caused you. Our trusted team at Recovery Law Center is ready to sit down with you and discuss your rights and legal options, and how we can aggressively fight for maximum compensation in your claim. To discuss your case with a member of our team during a no-cost, no-obligation consultation, call us at (808) 427-3088 or reach out to us online now.