KALIHI, Hawaii (Local News Wire) — A 62-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a moped collision on North Kuakini Street on October 26.
According to the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), the accident occurred at 1:40 p.m. when a 19-year-old woman attempted to turn left into the Liliha Bakery parking lot, colliding with the man riding eastbound on a moped. The man was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
Witnesses reported that he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. The woman remained at the scene and reported no injuries.
The Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office confirmed on October 31 that the man succumbed to his injuries, though his identity has not yet been released.
Authorities said that speed may have been a contributing factor in the crash, and it remains unclear whether drugs or alcohol were involved. The investigation is ongoing.
This incident marks the 36th traffic fatality on Oahu this year, compared to 74 fatalities at this time in 2022.