80-year-old woman hospitalized after being hit by moped

HONOLULU (KHON2) — An 80-year-old woman was taken to the hospital in serious condition after being hit by a moped on June 6.

The Honolulu Police Department said the incident happened around 2 p.m. on June 6, near Hotel Street and Maunakea Street. HPD says officers were attempting to initiate a traffic stop on a moped when the moped rider hit the 80-year-old pedestrian.

EMS said the pedestrian was taken to the hospital in serious condition after the incident.

As of about 4 p.m., Hotel Street was closed between Smith Street and Maunakea Street; Maunakea Street was closed between N. Pauahi Street and N. King Street after the incident.

Drivers have been asked to avoid the area to allow first responders to conduct their investigation.

The investigation is ongoing.