Honolulu, HI – Bicyclist Killed in Collision on Kalanianaole Hwy
August 6, 2023
Honolulu, HI (August 6, 2023) – A fatal pedestrian crash happened in Honolulu on August 2. At around 11:40 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of the accident to render aid and investigate.
According to reports, a male bicyclist was headed east on the shoulder of the Kalanianaole Highway when he tried to cross the road. He was then struck by a vehicle operated by a 70-year-old male motorist.
Due to the crash, the male bicyclist, age 68, suffered critical injuries after being ejected from his bike. He was transported to a local hospital by ambulance, sources said.
After arriving at the hospital, the man succumbed to his injuries and passed away. At this time, his name has not been reported.
The male motorist and one passenger sustained no injuries in the collision.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Hawaii Pedestrian Crashes
Pedestrian collisions are some of the most severe wrecks that happen in Hawaii. Pedestrians are prone to serious injuries or even death if they become involved in a traffic collision due to being totally unprotected while they travel. Hundreds of pedestrians lose their lives every year due to serious and catastrophic accidents. If you or someone you love has recently been hurt in a pedestrian crash caused by a negligent driver, you have legal options to help you recover.
It is important that you have the help of a personal injury lawyer if you were injured by a negligent driver in a pedestrian accident. A personal injury attorney can help you recover in various ways after you’ve been hurt by driver negligence. You may be suffering physically, emotionally, and financially after being hurt in a serious car accident. A lawyer can help determine fault, and, when it is determined that another person caused your wreck, an attorney can get you financial compensation for your injuries and losses.
When you are financially compensated for the damages you may have endured due to your recent crash, you will then be able to focus on your physical and emotional recovery. You should be able to focus on your health and well-being, and that of your family members, without having to worry about the financial aspect of your case. A personal injury lawyer can help you collect compensation that can cover the cost of medical care, vehicle repairs, lost wages, and more after you’ve been wrongly injured in an accident.
If you have lost someone you love in a fatal motor vehicle accident of any kind, and you believe a negligent driver is to blame, a wrongful death attorney can help you recover in more ways than one. You may be eligible to collect financial compensation for a long list of damages, including funeral costs and more.
The Honolulu personal injury lawyers at Leavitt, Yamane, & Soldner have years of experience helping injured accident victims recover just compensation for the losses they face. We understand how difficult this situation can be for you, which is why we have made it our professional duty to help those who find themselves stuck in such a situation. Call our law firm at 808-537-2525 as soon as you can to be connected with one of our trusted attorneys.
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 right away so that we can update the post right away to reflect the most accurate information available.
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