Honolulu, HI – Pedestrian Critically Injured in Crash on H2 Fwy in Wahiawa

Honolulu, HI (February 21, 2023) – A pedestrian was critically injured in a traffic accident that occurred in the early morning hours of February 20. The crash happened at approximately 12:30 a.m. 

Sources say the accident occurred on the H2 Freeway in the Wahiawa area. A 31-year-old driver was headed north in the shoulder lane on the H2 Freeway when he crashed into a 60-year-old male pedestrian who was headed south in the shoulder lane. 

The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries. The driver stayed at the scene and aided in the investigation.  After further evaluation, the man was arrested for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant. 

Authorities in Honolulu are still investigating the details of the accident. 

We hope for the full recovery of those with injuries. 

Hawaii Pedestrian Accidents

When a roadway is heavily utilized by both vehicles and pedestrians, the likelihood of a pedestrian collision taking place significantly increases. Hawaii is a major tourist destination, further increasing the population and the chances of pedestrian collisions occurring. All it takes is one negligent driver to cause a serious pedestrian collision that may cause injuries or take the life of a pedestrian. 

In order to successfully file a personal injury claim, you must be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that someone else caused your wreck and the injuries that followed. At Leavitt, Yamane, & Soldner, we have decades of experience handling complex pedestrian accident claims. Our team knows the ins and outs of personal injury law and has what it takes to prove fault after a collision. 

Despite the type of collision, we will work diligently to help you prove that someone else was at fault for your wreck. We will thoroughly investigate each aspect of your claim and make sure that all the necessary paperwork is completed. We will talk to witnesses, crash investigators, reconstructionists, doctors, and anyone else who may be able to provide pertinent information regarding your accident and injuries. We work hard to make sure you get the financial compensation you deserve after you were hurt by a negligent driver. 

Even if you were partially at fault for your accident, you may still be eligible to collect financial compensation for the injuries you sustained. You deserve to be able to financially recover and focus on your mental health and well-being. Our car crash lawyers in Honolulu will help you get your life back on track after you were injured. 

Contact the law office of Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner as soon as you can after you or someone you love has been hurt in a pedestrian accident. Losing a loved one is never easy, which is why we are here to help you through this difficult time. 

Call our law office at (808) 537-2525 to speak with an attorney regarding your claim. 

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. 

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.