Moped rider in critical condition following accident on Ward Avenue

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- An accident involving a motor vehicle, and a moped occurred on Ward Avenue in Honolulu at about 11:15 p.m. on Friday.

The incident happened near the intersection of Kawaiahao Street.

A 25-year-old male motorist and his 54-year-old male passenger was traveling southbound and attempted to execute a left turn onto Kawaiahao Street when he collided with a 43-year-old male moped rider who was traveling northbound on Ward Avenue.

The male moped rider was transported via Emergency Medical Services to an area hospital in critical condition. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident.

The driver and passenger of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and was not injured.

The investigation is ongoing.