An 11-year-old boy was seriously injured Saturday morning after losing control of an electric scooter while riding downhill on Kamanaiki Street in Kalihi Valley. Emergency Medical Services treated him at the scene, then transported him to a hospital in serious condition with a possible head injury. EMS reported that he was not wearing a helmet. No other details have been released about the crash, as reported by Hawaii News Now.
The crash happened at about 9:50 a.m., when the boy reportedly lost control while descending the hill, according to Hawaii News Now. That report notes that EMS co-responded to the scene, provided care and took the child to an area hospital in serious condition.
Kalihi Has Seen Multiple Serious Scooter Crashes
Kalihi has experienced several serious e-scooter collisions in recent years, including a March 2025 crash that left a rider critically injured and later pronounced dead, as reported by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. The Honolulu Police Department has posted traffic bulletins documenting collisions involving scooters in the area, underscoring persistent safety concerns on neighborhood streets.
Helmet Use And Other Safety Risks
EMS said the boy was not wearing a helmet, a factor safety experts emphasize. The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that helmet use substantially reduces the risk of head and brain injuries in children involved in bicycle and related crashes. Studies of e-scooter falls likewise show helmets reduce head-injury metrics, and the Honolulu Fire Department has previously warned about lithium-ion battery fires from scooters after a 2025 Kalihi blaze, highlighting multiple hazards these devices can pose.
What To Watch Next
Officials have not released further updates on the child's condition, and Emergency Medical Services and the Honolulu Police Department have not yet issued additional public statements. Witnesses or anyone with video of the crash are asked to contact investigators so they can help piece together what happened.
