On Monday, August 29, 2022, at about 12:34 p.m., a motor vehicle collision occurred in the Waimanalo area involving a vehicle and a moped.

It was reported to the Honolulu Police Department, Traffic Division, Vehicular Homicide Section that a Zhong moped operated by a 34 year old male, was traveling westbound on Kalanianaole Highway. As the moped drove in and out of traffic to bypass other vehicles near Huli Street, it rear-ended a Toyota MPVH.

The 28 year old female operator of the Toyota vehicle and her 4 month old daughter, were not injured and remained at the scene.

The operator of the moped was not wearing a helmet. He was taken to an area hospital in serious condition. While at the hospital, his injuries was downgraded to critical condition.

Unknown if speed was a factor in this collision. Alcohol and drugs did not appear to be contributing factors.