UPDATE – 9:00 p.m

Sources reported that a male moped driver, who has yet to be identified, was traveling eastbound on Kapiolani Boulevard when he was knocked onto his side by a 31-year-old female driver. The driver was traveling westbound on Kapiolani Boulevard when she attempted to make a left turn onto Mahukona Street.

The moped driver was thrown onto the street as a result of the collision. He was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. He subsequently succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The moped driver was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

The 31-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not injured in the collision.

Speed, drugs and alcohol do not appear to be contributing factors at this time.

This is the 43rd traffic fatality on Oahu this year, compared to 51 at the same time in 2023.

The investigation into this collision is ongoing.

ORIGINAL – 6:30 p.m

HONOLULU (Island News) – A moped driver is in critical condition after a car crash near Ala Moana caused lanes to be closed on Kapiolani Boulevard.

Honolulu EMS responded to the unhelmeted moped driver, possibly in his 30s, at approximately 5:55 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27. The accident occurred in the area of ​​Kaheka Street and Kapiolani Boulevard. Paramedics administered advanced life support before transporting him to a hospital in critical condition.

The crash closed lanes on Kapiolani Boulevard near Kaheka and Mahukona streets so emergency responders could investigate the accident.

No other injuries were reported at this time. It has not been reported what the cause or possible factors of the accident are.

More details on this developing story will be announced.