On August 17, 2025, at about 3:03 PM, a critical motor vehicle collision involving a single motorcycle occurred on Farrington Highway, east of Ala Akau Street, in the Waianae area.

It was reported to the Honolulu Police Department, Traffic Division, Vehicular Homicide Section, that a 20-year-old female motorcyclist was traveling westbound on Farrington Highway, when she lost control and struck the raised concrete curb.

As a result of the collision, the 20-year-old female motorcyclist was ejected off the motorcycle and onto the roadway.

The 20-year-old female motorcyclist was transported to an area hospital in critical condition by Emergency Medical Services.

The 20-year-old female motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

At this time, speed appears to be a contributing factor of this collision. It is unknown if drugs or alcohol are factors

The investigation is on going.