KALIHI, Hawaii (Island News) – A 19-year-old woman was hospitalized in critical condition after a motorcycle collision on the H-1 Freeway early Saturday morning.
The incident occurred at 12:27 a.m. while the woman was riding eastbound near the Kalihi area. According to authorities, she sideswiped a vehicle occupied by a 28-year-old man and his 29-year-old passenger.
Emergency responders from Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported the motorcyclist to a nearby hospital. Witnesses reported that she lost control and was ejected onto the roadway. Officials confirmed the woman was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
The 28-year-old man and his passenger were unharmed and remained at the scene. Authorities are investigating the collision, but it is currently unknown if alcohol or drugs were factors.
The investigation is ongoing. Further details will be released as they become available.