News: Moped rider injured in Kamehameha Highway hit-and-run collision

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.

HILO, HI -Hawai‘i Island police have identified the victim of a fatal pedestrian collision in Hilo last week. The woman killed was 71-year-old Pamela Lovett of Pāhoa, police said in a news release. She was struck by a vehicle Oct. 22 at about 7:15 p.m. at the intersection of Kanoelehua Avenue and East Kahaopea Street. Police learned that a 2023 Kia four-door sedan was traveling Hilo bound on Kanoelehua Avenue when it struck Lovett. She was initially reported to be crossing the road and was not in a marked crosswalk. Lovett was declared dead at the scene. The Kia driver, a 39-year-old Pahoa man, was not injured in the collision. The East Hawaii Traffic Enforcement Unit responded to the scene and is continuing the investigation. At this time, police do not believe that speed and inattention were factors in the crash. At Recovery Law Center, our experienced Honolulu pedestrian accident lawyer is here to help if you or a loved one were injured in a pedestrian collision. We will investigate your case and assess your situation to determine the damages you can seek. If someone else’s negligence has harmed you physically and financially, we aim to understand your situation fully to pursue all the compensation you need. Give us a call at (808) 427-3088 or reach out online to book a free, no-obligation consultation where we can discuss your legal options.

HONOLULU, HI -Paramedics came to the aid of seven people who were injured in a crash near Kualoa Ranch on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. The head-on collision took place at 49-132 Kamehameha Highway near Coral Kingdom at about 3:45 p.m. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to treat the injured victims. Three people were hospitalized in serious condition, a woman in her 60s, a 49-year-old woman, and a 54-year-old man. Three women and a man who were also involved were transported to the hospital in stable condition. The wreck shut down Kamehameha Highway in both directions, and motorists were warned of water on the road in Waikane. At the Recovery Law Center, our compassionate Hawaii car accident attorneys understand the physical and financial hardships you may be facing after a car wreck. So if you or a loved one were injured in a crash through no fault of your own, we will dedicate ourselves to obtaining the compensation for you deserve for your accident-related expenses, including medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. To arrange a free consultation where we can review the details of your case, call us at (808) 427-3088 or contact us online.