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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.

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.