HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR062619KPD1THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: January 26, 2019
KAUA`I POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
Single -vehicle crash closes portion of Kaumuali`i Highway on Tuesday
PUHI — A portion of Kaumuali`i Highway in the vicinity of Kauai Nursery was closed in
both directions for under an hour on Tuesday, following a single -vehicle crash.
One person sustained non -life -threatening injuries, was treated at Wilcox Hospital, and
later released.
According to a preliminary report, at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the driver of a
Chevy Tahoe traveling eastbound on Kaumuali`i Highway fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle
veered off the roadway onto the eastbound shoulder, and rolled to its side.
Kauai Police closed a portion of Kaumuali`i Highway until approximately 6:20 p.m. to
allow the totaled vehicle to be towed.
Westbound traffic was diverted onto Puhi Road, while eastbound traffic was diverted
onto Kipu Road.
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor.