Man, 44, dead after Kalihi moped collision

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a moped that occurred on the night of Sept. 23 in Kalihi.

The incident happened at approximately 7:45 p.m. on North King Street, east of Umi Street.

Authorities say that a 44-year-old man operating a moped was traveling eastbound on North King Street when he lost control and was ejected on the roadway.

After falling onto the road, the man was struck by a 60-year-old male driver, HPD said.

The moped driver was taken to the hospital in critical condition by Emergency Medical Services, officials said.

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He later died from his injuries at the hospital, police said. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident, investigators said.

The male driver remained at the scene and was not injured as a result of the collision.

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This marks the 64th traffic fatality on the island, compared to 31 at the same time in 2024.