Accidents that occured in Hawaii or impacted Hawaii residents.
A Kahului male is fighting for his life following a crash in Waiehu on Wednesday night. The collision involved a white 2020 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck and a moped. The moped rider, a 56-year-old Kahului man, was taken to the hospital with critical injuries.
A 35-year-old man was critically injured following a two-car crash in the Wahiawa area. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and provided advanced life support to the injured patient. The cause of the crash is currently unknown.
A 12-year-old boy is in serious condition following a hit-and-run in Honolulu. The incident occurred on Friday night when the boy was hit by a 16-year-old boy who didn’t stop to render aid. The 12-year-old was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
A 25-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash on Kapiolani Boulevard in Honolulu. The motorcyclist collided with a car and then collided head-on with another vehicle. Speed was a contributing factor in the crash.
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced a lane closure impacting Honolulu drivers on Wednesday, Aug. 23. The motor vehicle collision involves a school bus and a semi-truck. HDOT is asking motorists to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes.
Two people are in critical condition and several others have injuries following a collision involving a bus and vehicle in Laie. Police are investigating the incident.
A driver in a suspected stolen car crashed into an occupied vehicle in Pauoa, prompting a road closure. The male driver was arrested on suspicion of unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle and first-degree criminal property damage. No fatalities were reported.
A 77-year-old California woman died while snorkeling in Kauai this week, becoming the second Californian to lose their life at the popular Hawaiian island this month. Judith Bailey was pulled from the water at Poipu Beach Park on Monday when, according to Kauai Police, lifeguards saw her in distress in a lagoon area.
A 20-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after crashing a stolen car into multiple vehicles in Paia early Monday morning. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and speed was likely a factor.
A stolen Chevrolet Cobalt crashed into a Ford F150 and a Toyota Corolla in Paia, sending four people to the hospital. The driver of the stolen car suffered life-threatening injuries. Two others were hospitalized with minor injuries.