Moped Rider in Critical Condition Following Kalanianaole Highway Crash
A 26-year-old moped rider sustained critical injuries in a crash on Kalanianaole Highway at approximately 12:06 p.m. today.
The rider was heading east near the Aina Haina Shopping Center when he lost control, struck a curb, and was ejected onto the roadway, according to the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) Traffic Division.
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services personnel responded on scene, providing advanced life support before transporting the rider to a hospital.
Authorities confirmed the rider was not wearing a helmet. While speed is believed to be a contributing factor, it remains unclear if drugs or alcohol played a role in the incident. HPD is currently investigating the crash.