Bicyclist struck in Makaha is Oahu’s 55th traffic fatality
Honolulu police say a male bicyclist has died after he was struck by a car Monday afternoon in Makaha.
Police reported that at about 2:20 p.m. Monday, the bicyclist was traveling westbound on Moua Street near Fricke Street when he turned into the path of a car that struck him, ejecting him onto the roadway.
Paramedics took the man to the hospital in critical condition. He was not wearing a helmet.
On Tuesday evening, the Medical Examiner’s office informed police the man had succumbed to his injuries and died.
Police have not yet identified the bicyclist.
The driver of the car, a 59-year-old woman, was not injured and remained at the scene. Police said speed, drugs, or alcohol do not appear to be contributing factors to this collision.
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An investigation is ongoing.
Police said this is Oahu’s 55th traffic fatality this year, compared to 52 at the same time last year.