Motorcyclist critically injured in crash on H-1 West near Kalaeloa off-ramp

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A motorcyclist was critically injured after a crash that prompted the closure of the H-1 Freeway West at the Kalaeloa off-ramp on Saturday.

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The crash happened at around 1:45 p.m. Saturday, closing the freeway for several hours.

Honolulu police and Emergency Medical Services are on scene.

EMS said the 19-year-old man suffered injuries after he lost control of the motorcycle and hit the roadway.

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Paramedics administered advanced life support and took him to the hospital in critical condition for further treatment.

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The crash investigation is ongoing.

During the closure, traffic was redirected to the off-ramp.

As of 5 p.m., traffic cameras in the area appear to show the freeway back open.