Kaua‘i man dies following single-vehicle crash on Kūhiō Highway

A Puhi man is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Kūhiō Highway.

According to a preliminary report from Kaua‘i police, on Friday, at approximately 1:40 a.m., the man, identified as 37-year-old Yannick Doth, was driving a 2022 Toyota Highlander traveling south on Kūhiō Highway in front of Keālia Beach when he lost control of the vehicle.

The vehicle crossed the centerline, and the driver was ejected against the northbound guardrail. The operator sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Speed appears to be a contributing factor in the crash, though the precise cause remains under investigation.

Kūhiō Highway was closed in both directions for approximately two hours while KPD’s Traffic Safety Section conducted an on-scene investigation. Traffic was temporarily routed through the Keālia Beach parking lot during the closure.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information about the incident is asked to contact Officer J. Himongala at 808-241-1617.

To remain anonymous, individuals may call Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at 808-246-8300, submit a tip at crimestopperskauai.org, or use the Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i P3 Tips Mobile App, available for Apple and Android devices.