HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrafficCrashKilauea.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: May 7, 2022
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK, CHIEF
(808) 241-1600
Traffic crash closes portion of Kūhiō Highway on Friday
KĪLAUEA– A portion of Kūhiō Highway in Kīlauea was closed in both directions for two and half
hours on Friday following a traffic collision.
According to a preliminary report, at approximately 1:38 p.m. on Friday, a collision occurred at
the intersection of Kūhiō Highway and Pili Road in Kīlauea. An on scene investigation revealed that a
southbound Honda SUV, operated by a 39-year-old female of Kīlauea, attempted to make a left turn
onto Pili Road when it was struck by a northbound Kia SUV operated by a 69-year-old male of Kalihiwai.
The 39-year-old female sustained critical injuries and was transported to Wilcox Hospital and
later transferred to Queens Hospital on O‘ahu. The 69-year-old male and his two juvenile passengers
sustained minor injuries and were transported to Wilcox Hospital.
While speed does not appear to be a factor, blood results are pending to determine if alcohol or
drugs were contributing factors.
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