News: Woman arrested in Kekaha crash that killed 91-year-old bicyclist

HALAWA, HI -Police said a pedestrian was struck and injured by a hit-and-run driver in the Halawa area. The Honolulu Police Department reports the incident took place Nov. 8 on Halawa Heights Road at about 5:25 a.m. The police department's Traffic Division learned that an unidentified motorist was traveling northbound on Halawa Heights Road when the vehicle struck an unidentified female pedestrian who was lying in the middle of the roadway. The motorist fled northbound on Halawa Heights Road without stopping to helpor provide information.  The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. Investigators said speed does not appear to have been a contributing factor in the collision, but it was not immediately clear whether drugs or alcohol were involved. Have you or a loved one been struck by a reckless hit-and-run driver in Hawaii? If so, the knowledgeable legal team at Recovery Law Center is here to help pursue the compensation you deserve for your injuries and losses, including medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Give us a call at (808) 427-3088 or reach out online to book a free, no-obligation consultation with our Honolulu pedestrian accident attorneys.

HONOLULU, HI - A woman died following a pedestrian collision in Honolulu last Friday afternoon, according to a KITV report. The accident took place in the public parking lot of the Honolulu Zoo on Kapahulu Avenue in Waikiki. An initial investigation indicated that a 32-year-old man was reversing his vehicle westbound in the parking lot at about 4 p.m. when he struck a 69-year-old woman who was walking behind the vehicle. Emergency Medical Services transported the woman to an area hospital in critical condition. The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office reported on Sunday that the woman had died of her injuries. The driver involved was not injured and stayed at the scene of the crash. At this time, police say speed, drugs, or alcohol do not appear to have been contributing factors in the collision. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident due to a driver's negligence, it is important to have a knowledgeable personal injury attorney standing up for your rights. That's where the legal team at the Recovery Law Center comes in. We will help you evaluate your legal options and will fight for you on a contingency so there are no fees until we recover maximum compensation for your injuries. To schedule a free consultation with our Hawaii pedestrian accident lawyers, contact us online or give us a call at (808) 427-3088.

KALIHI, HI - A bicyclist was critically injured in a collision with a bus in the Kalihi area early Friday morning. According to the Honolulu Police Department, the accident happened on Kamehameha Highway at about 3 a.m. The police department's Traffic Division learned that the driver of a City & County Transit Bus was heading eastbound when a bicyclist traveling on the westbound sidewalk entered the roadway. The bicycle entered the path of the bus and was struck by it. The bicycle rider, an 18-year-old man, was ejected onto the roadway and was transported by EMS to an area hospital in critical condition. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The bus driver, a 64-year-old man, and his ten passengers were not injured and stayed at the scene. Investigators do not believe that speed, drugs or alcohol were contributing factors in the incident. Recovery Law Center understands how much a bike accident can impact your life. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries if someone else was to blame for the crash. We are here to help you recover in every way possible and provide you with the highest legal representation for bicycle accident cases. Our experienced Hawaii bicycle accident attorneys can meet with you to discuss your case in a free consultation. To get started, contact us online or call us at (808) 427-3088.