On September 22, 2021, at approximately 02:20 p.m., a motor vehicle collision occurred in the Maili area involving a vehicle and a bicyclist.

A 69 year old male was riding a bicycle on a sidewalk area along Farrington Highway westbound, crossing the Maipalaoa Bridge, when he lost his balance and fell onto the highway.

A Nissan 4-door sedan, operated by a 72 year old female, was traveling westbound on Farrington Highway and was unable to avoid the bicyclist.  The Nissan sedan struck the bicyclist causing critical injuries to the bicycle rider.

The bicyclist was taken to an area hospital where he remains in critical condition.  The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

At this time, speed, alcohol, and/or drugs, does not appear to be factors on part of the motorist. Alcohol may have been a contributing factor on part of the bicyclist.

This investigation is ongoing.