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May 05, 2011
1 Dead, 1 Injured When Pickup Trucks Collide in Fatal Honolulu Accident
May 3, 2011 – Honolulu, HI – A car accident near Paalaa Bakery on Kaukonahua Road led to a man’s death on Thursday, April 21, HawaiiNewsNow.com has reported. The fatal Honolulu accident occurred around 5 p.m. According to police, the man apparently lost control of his vehicle, a gray pickup truck. The 40-year-old swerved directly into the path of another truck and crashed. He was transported to Wahiawa General Hospital, where he was in critical condition. However, he died shortly afterward. The driver of the other tuck was also injured. His condition was listed as serious. Police said neither driver was wearing a seatbelt. Authorities also said speeding contributed to the fatal accident. If you have been injured in a car accident in Hawaii, you should speak with a Honolulu accident lawyer before you speak with any insurance adjusters. If it can be determined that someone else’s negligence led to the accident, you might be entitled to compensation for current and future medical expenses, altered quality of life, lost wages, and any incidental expenses related to the accident. Your lawyer can interview witnesses, comb over police reports and handle negotiations with the insurance companies to help you fight for a fair settlement. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Crash Statistics, there were 109 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Hawaii. As a service to the residents of the Big Island and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Hawaii that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities. Common accidents include, but are not limited to: - single-vehicle accidents;
- accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
- accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.
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