Kalihi, HI – 31-Year-Old Moped Rider in Critical Condition After Crash near Palanehe Place

Kalihi, HI (February 15, 2023) – A 31-year-old moped driver was involved in a collision in Kalihi on Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 4:00 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved individuals. 

Police say the accident took place near Palanehe Place when the moped rider was involved in a crash with an SUV that was attempting to turn into a residence. The SUV driver was not injured. 

Paramedics transported the man to a local hospital with critical injuries. Authorities in Kalihi are investigating the circumstances of the incident. 

We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured victim. 

Hawaii Car Accidents

Hawaii car crashes happen every day. On average, approximately 30 crashes are reported per day throughout the state. Every year, around 10,000 traffic accidents are reported in the Aloha State. Some of these accidents only end in property damage. However, a percentage end in injuries and death for involved parties.

When you or someone you love is hurt in an accident, you may end up worrying about how you’ll financially recover. You may be stuck in the hospital for a prolonged period of time while you recover from your injuries. Additionally, you may be unable to return to work or see your family and friends, which can be disheartening and depressing. Your suffering may extend beyond the physical, also affecting your emotional and financial well-being. 

If you believe your crash was the result of negligent driving, you may qualify for financial compensation when you work with a personal injury attorney. Repair costs associated with your vehicle, medical care costs, and more may be able to be compensated for when you file a claim with a lawyer.

Negligent driving is illegal in the United States. This is due to the extreme dangers associated with this selfish activity. Those who are caught driving negligently and who cause auto accidents that end in property damage and injuries are often fined and put in jail for some time. If you’ve been hurt by the actions of a negligent driver, call a Honolulu personal injury lawyer at Leavitt, Yamane, & Soldner as soon as you can to learn more about your legal rights. 

You can reach our office at (808) 537-2525 to schedule a complimentary review of your personal injury claim. Allow our skilled team of attorneys to help you get your life back to normal after it was turned upside down by the actions of a negligent, reckless, or careless driver. 

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.