News: Victim of fatal motorcycle accident identified as 44-year-old Wailuku man

WAIPAHU, HI - Honolulu police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred last week in the Waipahu area. A police department news release states that the incident happened Oct. 11 on Kupuohi Street near Polina Place shortly before 2 a.m. It was reported to the Traffic Division that an unidentified motorist was traveling northbound on Kupuohi Street and struck a 25-year-old woman who was in the roadway, outside of a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The motorist continued traveling northbound on Kupuohi Street, without stopping to help or provide information. Police said speed does not appear to be a contributing factor in the collision, but it was not known whether drugs or alcohol were involved. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident in Hawaii because of a driver's negligence or misconduct, we encourage you to consult with the knowledgeable legal team at Recovery Law Center. Our Honolulu pedestrian accident lawyer will investigate your case and assess your situation to determine the damages you can seek. Whether it involves negotiating a fair settlement or going to trial, we will only stop once you receive the maximum compensation you deserve. To schedule a free consultation, contact us online or give us a call at (808) 427-3800.

HONOLULU, HI -Emergency crews were called to the scene of a nine-car accident in Honolulu last week, according to Hawaii News Now. The vehicles collided Wednesday morning at about 7:45 a.m. along the H-1 Freeway near the Kaahumanu Overpass. Paramedics treated two people who were injured in the crash, an 88-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman. They were taken to an area hospital in stable condition. The accident blocked three eastbound lanes on the freeway for about two hours while the scene was being cleared. Honolulu police were investigating the cause of the wreck. If someone else’s negligence has caused you to be harmed in a car crash, reach out to the Recovery Law Center to discuss your case. Our experienced Hawaii car accident lawyers appreciate the financial strain that serious injuries put on families, which is why we fight for the maximum amount of compensation that our clients deserve. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you won’t have to pay us anything unless and until we recover money for you. 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.

HILO, HI - One of the drivers involved in a two-vehicle collision in Hilo has died of his injuries, police said. According to the Hawaii Island Police Department, the victim of the Oct. 9 crash was identified as 77-year-old Joseph Gomes of Hilo. Police determined that Gomes was driving a 2016 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck on Ponahawai Street between Komohana and Kapiolani Streets when the incident occurred at about 8:37 p.m. A preliminary investigation indicated that the Tacoma crossed over the center line and struck a 2013 Toyota Corolla four-door sedan heading east on Ponahawai Street. Gomes was found unresponsive at the scene. He was transported to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center and subsequently taken to Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu for further treatment, where he passed away on Oct. 14. The Corolla driver, a 59-year-old woman, was also transported to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released. At this time, police do not believe that speed, alcohol and/or drugs were factors in the crash.   The East Hawaii Traffic Enforcement Unit is continuing the investigation. If you were injured in a crash caused by another driver, it is vital to have an experienced lawyer on your side to represent your best interests.  At the Recovery Law Center, our knowledgeable Hawaii car accident attorneys stand ready to provide the help you need. We guide individuals through the entire legal process, from the initial call to the final settlement. To arrange a free consultation where we can review your case and your options, call us at (808) 427-3088 or contact us online.