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Honolulu, HI (May 4, 2026) – A moped rider was critically injured in a crash early Saturday, May 2, in the Makiki area of Honolulu. The collision happened around 12:20 a.m. on Wilder Avenue near Makiki Street.
Investigators said a 17-year-old driver was heading east on Wilder Avenue with two passengers in the car. The driver was turning left onto Makiki Street when the car collided with a westbound moped ridden by a 23-year-old man.
The impact threw the moped rider onto the roadway. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
The driver and her passengers, a 19-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man, were not hurt. They remained at the scene after the crash. The crash remains under investigation.
We are thinking of the injured rider as he receives medical care.
How Left-Turn Crashes Can Affect Moped Riders
Left-turn crashes can be especially serious for moped riders because they have less protection than people inside cars. When a vehicle turns across oncoming traffic, a rider may have very little time to slow down or move away from danger.
Mopeds are smaller than cars and can be harder to see at night. Street lighting, driver attention, and the position of each vehicle may affect how the crash happens. The force of impact can throw a rider from the moped, which may lead to severe injuries.
A proper helmet and protective gear can affect the type and severity of injuries in a crash. Even at lower speeds, a rider can hit the road or another object with strong force. Medical teams often assess head trauma, broken bones, and internal injuries after this type of collision.
