KALIHI (Island News) – A moped collision in Kalihi on Monday afternoon resulted in critical injuries.
The incident occurred at approximately 1:40 p.m. on North Kuakini St. A 19-year-old woman traveling west attempted to make a left turn into the Liliha Bakery parking lot, colliding with a 62-year-old man headed east on a moped.
Emergency responders transported the man to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Authorities confirmed he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The woman remained at the scene and reported no injuries.
Preliminary investigations indicate speed may be a contributing factor in the incident, although it remains unclear if drugs or alcohol were involved.
The investigation is ongoing, according to police.
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