Cyclist who died in Waikiki collision identified

May 24 — The Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office identified the latest traffic-related death on Oahu as Alan Margol, 66, of Honolulu.

On May 14, a 66-year-old man was riding his bicycle on the bike lane on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki that a passenger had apparently opened, according to police.

Margol was heading east on the bike path when he crashed into the rear passenger door. The driver of the car, a 65-year-old man, had stopped to let a passenger out, police said.

As a result of the collision, Margol was seriously injured and was taken to hospital, where his condition deteriorated. He died three days later.

Police said it was the 12th traffic fatality on Oahu.

The Hawaii Bicycling League expressed concerns about the incident and said it highlights the need to continue Complete Streets projects, which prioritize safety through improved infrastructure that can accommodate all road users and objectives.

HBL Advocacy Director Eduardo Hernandez said it appears the car was occupying the bike lane and the driver negligently stopped in a location not intended to drop off a passenger.

“Our cycling community shares our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased as well as all vulnerable road users who died,” Hernandez said in a statement. “While words cannot adequately address the immeasurable loss their families are experiencing, we are united in our aloha for them and all victims of road violence. We will work tirelessly to prevent future tragedies from happening. produce.”

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