HONOLULU, HI – Honolulu police said an accident in Kailua on Tuesday afternoon claimed the life of a juvenile riding a motorcycle.
Hawaii News Now reports the incident took place on Kalanianaole Highway near Ulupii Street. An initial investigation determined that the motorcyclist lost control of the bike while speeding over a speed bump at about 1:30 p.m., and was ejected onto a guardrail. The victim was pronounced dead at an area hospital. His age was not released.
Police said that speed appears to have been a contributing factor in the crash, but it is not yet clear whether drugs or alcohol were involved. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
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