Honolulu, HI – Bicyclist Killed in Crash on Kalanianaole Hwy

Honolulu, HI (May 14, 2023) – A bicyclist was killed after being hit by a car in Hawaii Kai on Friday night, May 12. Information from police shows the incident occurred shortly after 8:00 p.m. 

Reports show a 26-year-old man was headed east on the Kalanianaole Highway when he was involved in a crash with an adult bicyclist. Police say the bicyclist was taken by EMS to a local hospital in critical condition. 

He later succumbed to his injuries and lost his life. At this time, his identity has not been reported. Authorities in Honolulu continue to investigate. 

We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. 

Hawaii Pedestrian Crashes

Pedestrian accidents are some of the most dangerous types of crashes that occur in the United States and throughout the state of Hawaii. Each year, around 6,000 people lose their lives in pedestrian accidents across the country. These crashes happen for a multitude of different reasons, however, the most common reason they occur is driver negligence. 

Over the past decade, driver negligence has become a serious issue in the United States. The majority of auto collisions are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. Several different types of driver negligence exist, including distraction, fatigue, intoxication, and speeding. The most prevalent type is driver distraction which causes over 400,000 collisions per year and about 3,000 deaths. 

Additionally, speeding causes over 11,000 fatalities annually, while driver fatigue results in about 100,000 collisions per year. It is extremely important for drivers to remain alert, aware, awake, and sober while behind the wheel. Drivers who fail to do this put themselves at serious risk of injuries and even fatalities, as well as those around them. 

If you or someone you love has been injured in a serious car accident caused by driver negligence, you deserve to be able to recover without having to worry about money. You should contact a skilled car crash attorney who can help you learn more about your legal rights as an injured accident victim.

If the worst has happened, and you have lost a loved one in a car crash caused by driver negligence, a wrongful death lawyer in Honolulu can help you recover financially. You will be able to collect financial compensation for funeral costs, burial expenses, medical care, vehicle repairs, wage loss, and more. Even non-economic damages like pain, suffering, loss of consortium, and more may be eligible for financial compensation when you work with an attorney. 

Contact the law office of Leavitt, Yamane, & Soldner as soon as you can to learn more about your ability to recover with our help. You can reach our office by calling (808) 537-2525 to learn more. 

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 incorrect information, please contact Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner right away so that we can update the post right away to reflect the most accurate information available. 

Disclaimer: This post is not a solicitation for business. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene. None of the information in this post is intended to be legal advice or medical advice. If you are injured in an accident, seek medical assistance immediately.