Police said the rider is a 42-year-old woman and that speed appears to have contributed, though any role played by alcohol or drugs is unknown.
Aiea, HI - October 28, 2026
Honolulu police are seeking the motorist who struck a moped on Kamehameha Highway in Aiea and drove away without stopping. The moped rider was left in serious condition.
Key Facts
- Date: First reported October 28, 2026; the crash occurred at about 2:45 a.m.
- Location: Kamehameha Highway, Aiea, Hawaii, eastbound
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run involving a rear-end collision with a moped
- Vehicles involved: A moped and an unidentified motor vehicle
- Injuries / fatalities: One moped rider in serious condition; multiple injuries reported
- Responding agencies: Honolulu Police Department; Honolulu Emergency Medical Services
- Reported by: Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Crash Overview
Police said that shortly before 3 a.m., a motorist struck a moped from behind on Kamehameha Highway in Aiea. The moped was being ridden by a 42-year-old woman who was heading east. Police said she was riding in the center lane and was thrown onto the roadway.
The motorist did not stop to help the woman or exchange information, and police said the driver kept traveling eastbound on the highway. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services treated her and transported her to a hospital, where she was listed in serious condition.
Few other details have been reported. The investigation is ongoing.
People Involved
The moped rider was a 42-year-old woman. She was treated by Honolulu Emergency Medical Services and taken to a hospital in serious condition, with multiple injuries reported. Police said she was not wearing a helmet, which the law requires.
Investigation Status
The Honolulu Police Department is investigating and is looking for the driver, who has not been identified. Police said speed appears to have been a contributing factor in the crash. Whether alcohol or drugs were involved remains unknown. Police are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the department's Traffic Division.