News: Woman fatally struck by vehicle in parking lot of Honolulu Zoo

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.

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.

MILILANI, HI - Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in the Mililani area. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports a man was killed in the Oct. 31 wreck along the H-2 Freeway near Meheula Parkway. The Honolulu Police Department's Traffic Division learned that a 23-year-old man was riding a motorcycle northbound in the far-left lane at a high rate of speed at about 1:51 p.m. when he lost control of the bike.  He veered to the right, crossed all northbound lanes of traffic, and collided with the metal guardrail along the freeway's right shoulder. The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.  Investigators believe speed was a contributing factor in the crash, the 35th traffic fatality on Oahu this year compared to 74 at the same time in 2025. 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