A weekend bike ride in Honolulu’s Salt Lake neighborhood turned into a medical emergency Saturday afternoon when a 4-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle and left in serious condition, officials said.
Paramedics treated the child at the scene, providing advanced trauma care on the street before rushing him to a hospital. The collision triggered a swift mid-afternoon response from first responders.
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services crews arrived shortly after 3 p.m. and began immediate treatment on Catlin Lane, according to Hawaii News Now. The outlet reports the boy suffered multiple traumatic injuries before he was transported to a trauma center.
Police response and scene details
Officers with the Honolulu Police Department were dispatched at about 3:16 p.m. to the 5200 block of Catlin Lane in the Catlin Park neighborhood, next to Ohana Navy family housing, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported. Police have not released information about what led to the collision, and the case remains under investigation.
Neighborhood safety and next steps
The crash underscores how a routine bike ride on a residential street can quickly turn dangerous for young children. Parents and neighbors in communities like Salt Lake often call for slower speeds, clearer signage and more visible crossings in areas where kids regularly play or ride…