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Honolulu, HI (June 29, 2026) – A 17-year-old e-bicyclist was critically injured after being struck by a car turning left from South King Street in the McCully area Saturday night, June 27. The collision happened at approximately 10:19 p.m.
The teen was riding westbound when the turning vehicle struck him, ejecting him from the e-bike. He was treated for multiple severe injuries and taken to an emergency room for further care.
The driver exited her car to check on the teen but left without rendering aid or providing information. Her car was later found parked and unattended, though her identity remains unknown.
Police are asking anyone with information about the accident to contact the Traffic Division. We hope the teen makes a full recovery.
What Are the Legal Obligations of a Driver Involved in a Crash?
Drivers involved in a collision are generally required to stop, check for anyone injured, and provide identifying information before leaving the scene. These obligations exist regardless of who is at fault, since the priority immediately after a crash is to ensure that injured people receive help as quickly as possible.
Leaving a vehicle to check on someone, only to leave again without providing information, does not satisfy these legal requirements in most jurisdictions. Investigators closely examine this kind of behavior, since it can suggest that the driver was aware someone was hurt but chose not to remain involved.
E-bicycles have become increasingly common on city streets, and their higher speeds compared to traditional bicycles can sometimes affect how other drivers judge timing during turns. Left-turn collisions are a frequently studied crash type, since drivers turning across oncoming lanes must judge the speed of approaching cyclists and vehicles in a short window of time.
