On July 10, 2024, at about 09:57 AM, a critical motor vehicle collision occurred involving a moped and a motor vehicle in the Honolulu area.
It was reported to the Honolulu Police Department, Traffic Division, Vehicular Homicide Section, that a 78-year-old male moped rider was traveling eastbound on King Street and attempted to change lanes when he collided with a 47-year-old male motorist.
As a result of the collision, the 78-year-old male moped rider went down and was ejected onto the asphalt roadway where he suffered head injuries. The 47-year-old male motorist was not injured.
As a result of the collision, the 78-year-old male moped rider was transported via Emergency Medical Services to an area hospital in critical condition.
The 78-year-old male moped rider was not wearing a helmet at the time of this collision.
At this time, speed, alcohol, and drugs do not appear to be contributing factors in the collision.
The investigation is ongoing.