HONOLULU — Authorities say a motorist was arrested after critically injuring a bicyclist.
HONOLULU — Authorities say a motorist was arrested after critically injuring a bicyclist.
Hawaii News Now reports the victim of the Thursday evening crash is Lectie Altman, a triathlete and Honolulu real estate agent.
Witnesses say they heard revving engines and screeching tires before the car went off the road on one side, came across the other lane of traffic out of control and hit the woman head on.
Bicyclist Lawrence Friedman, who was riding behind Altman, says the impact was so hard that Altman flew about 40 feet (12.2 meters).
Tantalus Drive, where the incident took place, is well known for illegal racing and drifting.
Residents and bicycling advocates say it’s a major public safety issue, and they’re hoping police will step up patrols.
