62-Year-Old Moped Rider Dies After Liliha Bakery Collision in Kalihi
A moped rider has died after a crash in Kalihi, pushing Oahu's traffic death toll higher for the year.
- A 62-year-old moped rider died from injuries suffered in a collision near a Liliha bakery parking lot on North Kuakini Street.
- Police say a 19-year-old driver turning into the lot collided with the oncoming rider, who was not wearing a helmet.
- The driver stayed at the scene and was not hurt; speed appears to be a factor in the crash.
- This is the 35th traffic fatality on Oahu this year, well below the 74 recorded at the same point last year.
Outlook: Police continue investigating the crash as the city's fatality count remains on pace to fall sharply compared to last year.