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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 62-year-old moped rider has died from injuries sustained in a crash in Kalihi last week, according to Honolulu police.
The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office notified HPD on Saturday that the man had succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The collision occurred around 1:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, on North Kuakini Street.
According to police, a 19-year-old female driver was heading westbound on North Kuakini Street when she attempted to make a left turn into the Liliha Bakery parking lot.
Her vehicle collided with the man, who was traveling eastbound on a moped.
The rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was transported by EMS to a hospital in critical condition, where he later died.
The 19-year-old driver was not injured and remained at the scene.
Investigators said speed appears to be a contributing factor in the crash. It is currently unknown whether drugs or alcohol played a role.
The incident marks Oʻahu’s 36th traffic fatality of 2026, compared to 74 at the same time in 2025. The investigation remains ongoing.