Woman, 50, dies after allegedly drunk driver crashes into moped in Waimanalo
Honolulu police said that at about 11 :15 p.m. a 44-year-old man was driving north on Kalanianaole Highway when he traveled into the southbound lane and hit a 41-year-old woman riding a moped.
The victim, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected onto the road, according the Honolulu Police Department's Traffic Division.
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services officials said paramedics were called to the crash but that the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man, who had minor injuries, was arrested for suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and first-degree negligent homicide.
HPD said alcohol appears to be a contributing factor but that it unknown if speed or drugs contributed.
This was Oahu's 42nd traffic fatality in 2025 compared with 19 at the same time in 2024.
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