On October 26, 2026, at about 1:40 P.M., a critical motor vehicle collision involving a moped occurred on North Kuakini Street in the Kalihi Area.

It was reported to the Honolulu Police Department, Traffic Division, Vehicular Homicide Section, that a 19-year-old female motorist was traveling westbound on North Kuakini Street when she attempted to make a left turn into the Liliha Bakery parking lot, and collided with a 62-year-old male moped rider who was traveling eastbound on North Kuakini Street.

As a result of the collision, the 62-year-old male moped rider was transported via Emergency Medical Services to an area hospital in critical condition.

The 62-year-old male moped rider was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

The 19-year-old female motorist remained at the scene and was not injured as a result of the collision. 

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

The investigation is ongoing.