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Eastbound lanes of South King St. near University Ave. reopened after fatal crash

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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM

The driver of the truck involved in a fatal motorcycle-truck crash on South King Street near Kahoaloha Lane speaks to officers this afternoon.

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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Police inspect the motorcycle involved in a fatal motorcycle-truck crash on South King Street near Kahoaloha Lane this afternoon.

A motorcycle rider in his late 60s or early 70s died today after a truck-motorcycle crash on South King Street near Kahoaloha Lane, police said.

The crash occurred about 3:50 p.m., according to Emergency Medical Services, and paramedics transported the motorcyclist in critical condition to a hospital.

Police said he later died at the hospital.

The eastbound lanes of King Street from University Avenue to Kahoaloha Lane were closed at about 4:17 p.m. and reopened by 7:48 p.m.

3 responses to “Eastbound lanes of South King St. near University Ave. reopened after fatal crash”

  1. username_required says:

    Right in my old hood. RIP.

  2. allie says:

    please slow down out there!

  3. paniolo says:

    My deepest ALOHA to his ohana. Morning news said the truck driver tried to make a U-turn when motorcyclist crashed into the truck.

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