Kahului Man Charged With Simple Negligence In Fatal Pedestrian Accident
The Maui News reports that a 69-year-old tour bus driver from Kahului has been sentenced to one year probation and a $500 fine as the result of a fatal pedestrian accident. Harold Goshi was driving a tour bus at the intersection of Honoapiilani Highway and Kai Ala Drive in Kaanapali. He allegedly made a left turn and hit two elderly pedestrians crossing the street in a crosswalk. One of the pedestrians, Leo Nekus, was fatally injured and died several days later.
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As stated by Second Circuit Judge Joseph Cardoza “It’s a very sad set of circumstances,” and noted he’s seen many instances in which there were close calls between pedestrians and motor vehicles at this intersection.
Although the cause of the accident is unknown for sure, it is possible that fatigue played a roll. As the result of the incident, the bus company has taken steps to improve safety on busses and with its employees.
For more information or if you believe you have lost a loved one due to the negligence or recklessness of another, contact the Hawaii wrongful death attorneys at Bostwick & Peterson for a confidential consultation.
