On May 18, 2021, at about 3:00 pm, a critical Motor Vehicle Collision occurred in the Kahana Bay area, involving a single moped.

A 26 year old female visitor from Ohio, was operating a 2021 Zhong moped on Kamehameha Highway in the northwest direction just past the Crouching Lion Restaurant. For unknown reasons, she veered to the right and collided into the metal guardrail. She was taken to an area hospital and was listed as being in critical condition. She was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

At this time, it appears that speed may have been a factor in this collision. It is unknown if drugs or alcohol were factors.

This investigation is on going.