Two-car crash on Kaua‘i leaves 4 people injured

Four people were injured in a two-vehicle collision over the weekend on Kūhiō Highway in Kīlauea.

First responders were called out to the crash on Sunday at approximately 7:45 a.m. When they arrived on scene, they found a white 2022 Honda multipurpose vehicle and a blue 2025 Mazda multipurpose vehicle had collided near Ho‘okui Road.

According to a press release from Kaua‘i County, a preliminary investigation indicates that the Honda, driven by a 64-year-old man from Anahola, was traveling north on Kūhiō Highway when the vehicle crossed the center line and struck the Mazda, traveling, carrying three occupants from Washington State.

The driver of the Honda was transported to Wilcox Medical Center in critical condition. The driver of the Mazda, a 72-year-old man, and one of the passengers, a 69-year-old woman, were treated at Wilcox Medical Center and later released. A second 69-year-old female passenger was medevaced to Straub Medical Center on Oʻahu for further treatment.

Speed appears to be a contributing factor in the crash, and toxicology results are pending, according to the press release. The investigation remains ongoing.

Traffic was diverted onto Kolo Road for approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes while the Kauaʻi Police Department’s Traffic Safety Section conducted an on-scene investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is urged to contact Officer Henshaw at 808-241-1616. Those wishing to remain anonymous may provide information by calling Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi at 808-246-8300, submitting a tip at www.crimestopperskauai.org, or through the Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi P3 Tips Mobile App.