Truck strikes bicyclist while on opposite bound lane

Close-up view of the front wheel of a bicycle fitted with a solid tyre made up of rubber teeth, like the teeth of a cog, showing the mudguard and front fork…

Close-up view of the front wheel of a bicycle fitted with a solid tyre made up of rubber teeth, like the teeth of a cog, showing the mudguard and front fork of the cycle, along with the spokes of the wheel, Germany, circa 1925. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

by: Sandy Harjo-Livingston, Elizabeth Ufi

Posted: Jan 31, 2023 / 07:38 PM HST

Updated: Feb 1, 2023 / 08:08 AM HST

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle collision on Farrington Highway that sent a male bicyclist to the hospital in critical condition.

The incident happened at around 6:45 p.m. near Mokuleia Beach Park on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

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It was reported to police that as a 19-year-old male driver of a Toyota truck was attempting to overtake another vehicle, he drove into the opposite-bound lane and struck a bicyclist.

After striking the 37-year-old male bicyclist, the truck driver then lost control and overturned.

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First responders took the bicyclist in critical condition. The 19-year-old motorist had minor injuries but refused further medical treatment.