Honolulu police seek driver in moped hit-and-run on South King St.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a moped rider early Saturday morning.

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Honolulu police said the collision happened around 3:33 a.m. on South King Street near McCully Street.

Investigators said a 27-year-old man was riding a moped eastbound on South King Street when he was struck by a vehicle turning left onto McCully Street.

Police said the driver continued northbound on McCully Street without stopping to render aid or provide information.

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The impact ejected the rider onto the roadway. Emergency Medical Services took him to a hospital in serious condition. Police said he was wearing a helmet.

It was not immediately clear whether speed, drugs or alcohol were factors.

Anyone with information is asked to contact HPD’s Traffic Division at (808) 723-3413. The investigation is ongoing.

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