News: Motorcyclist crashes into back of stalled vehicle on freeway in Pearl City

HILO, HI - A man was killed in a motorcycle accident at an intersection in Hilo, the Hawaii Police Department reported. Police responded to the area of Kalanianaole Street and Kamehameha Avenue after the incident was reported Sept. 5 at 1:46 a.m. A preliminary investigation determined that the operator of a 2015 Harley Davidson Road Glide motorcycle was traveling west on Kalanianaole Street when he lost control and veered off the roadway. The motorcycle struck a utility pole and the rider was ejected. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and was later identified as 43-year-old Faavae Maualaivao of Kaneohe. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, police said. The East Hawaii Traffic Enforcement Unit began an investigation and said it is believed that speed was a contributing factor in the fatal wreck. At the Recovery Law Center, we have represented many motorcycle accident victims and have helped them pursue the maximum compensation available for the injuries they’ve suffered. So if you have been injured in such a crash due to another person's negligence, our Hawaii motorcycle accident attorneys will advocate for our best interests with aggression and authority so that your claim gets the attention it requires and you get the justice you deserve. Call us(808) 427-3088 or reach out online to schedule a free consultation.

HONOLULU, HI - Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred earlier this week on the H-1 Freeway, Hawaii News Now reported. The Honolulu Medical Examiner said the man killed in the wreck was 23-year-old John Mercer East, a firefighter with the Honolulu Fire Department. The incident took place early Tuesday morning in the westbound lanes of the H-1 Freeway near the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. According to police, East was operating a motorcycle at a high rate of speed at about 12:10 a.m. when he lost control of the bike near Ohohia Street and the airport off-ramp at Exit 16A.  The motorcycle crashed into the back of a vehicle and the rider was ejected onto the roadway. East was pronounced dead after being taken to an area hospital.  He was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.  The driver of the vehicle, a 47-year-old man, was hospitalized in serious condition. Investigators said speed was a contributing factor in the crash. 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

HONOLULU, HI - A car accident in Honolulu on Wednesday night left an adult and a child injured, according to Hawaii News Now. The single-vehicle wreck took place on the northbound H-2 Freeway at about 8 p.m.   Honolulu Emergency Medical Services was dispatched to the scene after a car flipped onto its side. Two people suffered minor injuries, a 57-year-old man and a 7-year-old boy.  Emergency crews evaluated the two, who declined transport to the hospital. No further details were released on what led to the crash. In the aftermath of a collision, accident-related expenses can quickly pile up. If you are dealing with financial stress following an accident, a knowledgeable Hawaii car accident lawyer at Recovery Law Center can help you seek compensation for the losses that you have experienced, whether you need to file a claim with your own insurance or pursue a third-party claim.   To schedule a free consultation where we can review the details of your case, give us at a call at (808) 427-3088 or visit our contact page.