2 moped riders seriously injured in separate Honolulu crashes

Two moped riders suffered serious injuries in separate traffic collisions in Honolulu late Thursday night and early this morning.

The first crash occurred at 11:13 p.m. Thursday near Kuhio Avenue and Nahua Street in Waikiki, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services. A 52-year-old man riding a moped while wearing a helmet was involved in an apparent head-on collision and suffered multiple serious injuries.

Paramedics administered advanced life support before transporting the man to an emergency room for further treatment.

In a separate crash at about 4 a.m. today at 625 Kapahulu Avenue, a 22-year-old helmeted moped rider suffered a leg injury after colliding with another vehicle, EMS said.

Paramedics treated the man at the scene and transported him to an emergency room.

Both riders were listed in serious condition.