Moped rider critically injured in wrong-way crash in Kakaako
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A police officer examined a moped at the scene of a crash on King Street early this morning.
A 33-year-old Honolulu man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after he apparently rode his moped in the wrong direction on South King Street near Straub Clinic and Hospital and collided with a car early this morning.
Police said the accident occurred at 1:43 a.m. near Kealamakai Street. Both drivers were intoxicated, police said.
However, only the driver of the car, a 32-year-old man from Mililani, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Charges are pending against the the 33-year-old moped rider.
The driver of the car was a 32-year-old man from Mililani.
22 responses to “Moped rider critically injured in wrong-way crash in Kakaako”
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Idiot!! I have no sympathy for this moped driver going in the wrong direction on S. King St. He deserved what he got…….nothing more and nothing less.
Unfortunately, alcohol is deemed to be a factor in this moped driver going in the opposite direction of S. King St. Another accident caused by ignorance. Nothing more and nothing less.
Yep! Moped going wrong way and Car driver possibly drunk – “Two wrongs do not make a Right”
Notice you failed to provide credible evidence to support your shibai claim the car driver was “possibly drunk.” Uhhhh, HPD never said that. Only with the wrong way moped operator.
Easy to tell a total rookie poster. Making it up as they go along. Sad.
The article states that both drivers were intoxicated…doesn’t say alcohol but it does say intoxicated.
Actually, the broad definition of the word, drunk, is: relating to, caused by, or characterized by intoxication. So PMINZ is spot-on in using the word, drunk. Regardless, this was a bad incident for both vehicle operators.
Localguy, maybe you should read a little more carefully before you go off attacking people. Sad.
localguy – seems that you are “intoxicated” or “drunk” while you are posting comments. Either that or you need some eyeglasses so you can read better. What’s worse than a “total rookie poster” – a stu*pid poster.
I guess he won’t be riding his moped for a while. He probably was on his way home from work. Too early for school. Cheap transportation but very dangerous even under the best of circumstances. It’s unfortunate that the few who antagonize the public with their recklessness makes people think that all mopeds are like that.
agree…mopeds are sitting ducks anyway…extremely dangerous
Most of the moped riders I see are operating their mopeds responsibly. Of course there are always some who cut in and out of traffic and otherwise ride irresponsibly. Of course the same can be true of car drivers and motorcycle riders, most operate their vehicles responsibly and others don’t.
well said
Nice flashlight.
Maybe moped guy thought he could act like a bicycle rider since bicycles are allowed to travel in both directions in the S. King St. bike lane.
The photo shows the “Bike Track” to be two lanes over. I see the Berm to the back of the photo. Looks like Moped in center of the Cars lanes. Still no less sad.
man das hard luck getting banged by one drunk going the wrong way
Motorcycles & mopeds…it ain’t IF you get taken out. It’s WHEN.
Sad to hear that this turned into a serious injury but at least there are two drunks off the streets that will no longer be endangering others. I guess this would be a good time to write to HART to complete the rail project to Ala Moana so all the drunks will be able stumble their way onto the choo-choo from their favorite bar and ride to the middle of nowhere and sober up.
With this new legislation mandating Mopeds to register/license/safety check.
Enforcement by police is questionable. Loud illegal mufflers still prevail in our neighborhoods.
New Moped Legislation does not go into effect until Next year Jan from what I have read.
Relevance to article is…?
Was the moped rider the legal owner of the moped in question? There are countless stolen mopeds and bicycles being reported. Inquiring minds would like to know! Stolen or not!