On 3-14-21, at about 4:24 p.m., a critical motor vehicle collision occurred on Kalanianaole Highway near the “Halona Blow Hole” lookout parking lot.

A 21 year old male operating a Ruff House moped was traveling westbound on Kalanianaole Highway when he rear ended a stopped 2019 Ford Explorer.  The moped was seen passing other vehicles just prior to the collision.

The operator of the moped was take to a nearby hospital and was listed as being in critical condition.  He was not wearing a helmet at the time.

The 31 year old male operator of the Explorer and his two juvenile passengers, a 10 year old female and a 6 year old male were all uninjured.

At this time, speed was a possible factor in this collision.  It is unknown if drugs or alcohol were factors.

This investigation is on going.