Motorcyclist, 31, critically hurt after colliding with bus in Ewa Beach
A 31-year-old man was critically injured Thursday night after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a city bus in Ewa Beach, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services officials. A 31-year-old man was critically injured after his motorcycle collided with a city bus in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. The accident occurred at the intersection of Fort Weaver Road and Kuhina Street at about 9:15 p.m. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded and provided advanced life-saving measures before taking the motorcyclist to a hospital in critical condition. Police say the motorcycleist was attempting to speed pass the bus as it was making a left turn at the time of the collision. The 59-year man, who was uninjured, remained at the scene and is believed to have been wearing a helmet at the incident. Speed appears to be a contributing factor in the collision, but it is unclear if alcohol or drugs were also contributing factors.
Published : 2 months ago by Star-Advertiser staff in Auto
A 31-year-old man was critically injured Thursday night after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a city bus in Ewa Beach, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services officials.
EMS said paramedics responded to the crash at the intersection of Fort Weaver Road and Kuhina Street at about 9:15 p.m. They provided “advanced life saving measures” on the motorcyclist and took him to a hospital in critical condition, EMS said.
Honolulu police said the motorcyclist was traveling north on Fort Weaver Road and collided with the southbound vehicle driven by a 59-year-old man. Police said the motorcyclist was attempting to speed pass the vehicle as it was making a left turn at the intersection.
The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision, and the 59-year-old man was uninjured and remained at the scene, according to police.
Speed appears to be a contributing factor on the part of the motorcyclist, and it is unknown if alcohol or drugs were contributing factors, police said.