Honolulu, HI — Motorcyclist Evaluated After Kakaʻako Collision on Ala Moana Blvd

Honolulu, HI (April 20, 2026) — Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to an “expanded traffic collision” late Saturday morning, April 18, in the Kakaʻako district. The accident occurred at approximately 11:37 a.m. on Ala Moana Boulevard near Koula Street.

The incident involved a collision between a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle. EMS personnel arrived on the scene to evaluate the motorcyclist, who was found to be conscious and stable. Following a thorough assessment, responders reported that the rider appeared to have sustained no life-threatening injuries.

Honolulu Police are currently investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Our thoughts are with the injured rider as they receive care and work toward recovery.

What is the “Tort Threshold” for Motorcycle Accidents in Hawaii?

If you were involved in a motorcycle accident, you are likely navigating Hawaii’s unique “no-fault” insurance laws. Because Hawaii is one of the few states that utilizes a specific monetary limit for lawsuits, understanding the Tort Threshold is essential to knowing if you can seek compensation beyond basic medical coverage.

In Hawaii, every motor vehicle insurance policy includes Personal Injury Protection (PIP), which typically covers the first $10,000 of your medical expenses regardless of fault. However, to sue the at-fault driver for “pain and suffering” or other non-economic damages, your medical expenses must exceed a specific threshold, which is usually $5,000. 

It is a common misconception that motorcycle policies in Hawaii function exactly like car policies. In fact, motorcycle insurers are not required to offer PIP coverage to riders. Many motorcyclists are surprised to find they have no “no-fault” medical coverage at all unless they specifically added it as an optional “MedPay” rider. If you were hit and don’t have this coverage, you may need to rely on your private health insurance or pursue a third-party claim against the other driver’s liability policy immediately.

Navigating Hawaii’s $5,000 tort threshold and the lack of automatic PIP for bikers can make recovery difficult.

Getting in touch with a Honolulu motorcycle accident lawyer can be beneficial, as they can review your insurance policy and ensure you aren’t leaving money on the table.

If you were injured in a motorcycle crash in Hawaii, our team at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner can help you understand your legal options. We have experience handling accident cases throughout Hawaii, and we can also help gather evidence from the scene and document your injuries to meet the legal requirements for a full claim.

You can call Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525 to discuss your case with our personal injury attorneys in Honolulu.

Notes: Our team of writers uses secondary sources such as news reports, 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.

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.