91-year-old bicyclist dies after crash with SUV in Kekaha
A 91-year-old man riding a bicycle on Kauai died after being hit by an SUV, a grim reminder of how dangerous local roads are for older and unprotected riders.
- The crash happened in the morning in Kekaha, when a woman driving an SUV hit the elderly cyclist.
- The rider was taken to the hospital and later died from his injuries.
- He was not wearing a helmet.
- Police say speed and impairment do not appear to have played a role.
Outlook: Kauai police are still investigating, and the case adds to ongoing concerns about cyclist safety on the island's roads.