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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.

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.