Fatal Bicycle Crash Reported on Sand Island Access Rd in Honolulu, HI
October 3, 2026
Honolulu, HI (October 3, 2026) – A bicyclist died after a vehicle struck him on Sand Island Access Road in Honolulu on Friday, October 2. The collision occurred near Keehi Marina Boat Harbor at about 7:10 a.m.
According to the Honolulu Police Department, a 34-year-old driver was traveling east with a passenger when the vehicle struck the bicyclist, who was riding in the same direction. The impact threw the bicyclist onto the roadway.
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded, and the bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and passenger were not injured.
Police said speed, drugs, and alcohol do not appear to have contributed to the crash. The Honolulu Police Department Traffic Division’s Vehicular Homicide Section is continuing to investigate.
We extend our condolences to the bicyclist’s family and loved ones.
How Long Do Families Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Honolulu, HI?
Hawaii generally allows two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim. Certain circumstances may affect which filing rules apply.
When a claim involves a state or local government agency, different notice requirements or procedures may apply. These requirements can affect the steps a family must complete before pursuing the claim.
If a wrongful death claim is filed in Hawaii, the deceased person’s legal representative or eligible survivors may bring the action. Eligible family members can include a spouse or reciprocal beneficiary, children, parents, and people who depended on the person who died.
After a wrongful death, compensation may include lost financial support, funeral and burial expenses, and the loss of love, companionship, care, or guidance. The available damages depend on the family relationship and the losses resulting from the death.
Because some losses belong to the estate, a separate survival claim may address harm the person experienced before death. This may include medical expenses and other losses that arose before the person died.
Once compensation is awarded, the court determines how wrongful death damages are divided among eligible family members. The distribution may differ based on the losses each person experienced because of the death.
As the claim moves forward, a Honolulu wrongful death lawyer can explain how Hawaii’s filing period may apply to your family. An attorney can also handle communication with insurers and file the necessary paperwork before the deadline passes.
Our team at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner helps families across Hawaii understand their options after a fatal accident. We take time to understand what happened and provide guidance based on your family’s situation.
Keeping up with legal deadlines can be difficult for families after a fatal accident in Honolulu. Call Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525 to discuss what happened and learn which filing period may apply.
Notes: Our team of writers uses secondary sources such as news reports and local and state police incident reports to create these posts. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this particular accident, so if there is any information that is incorrect, please contact Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner so that we can update the post to reflect the most accurate information available.
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