City Bus and SUV Crash Near Campbell Ave & Esther St in Honolulu, HI
August 29, 2026
Honolulu, HI (August 29, 2026) – A TheBus city bus and a white Subaru SUV collided near Campbell Avenue and Esther Street in Honolulu on Thursday, August 27, at about 5:39 p.m.
Photos provided after the wreck showed significant front-end damage to the Subaru and debris near the intersection. The exact cause of the collision remains unclear.
The Honolulu Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to assist those injured. Details about the extent of the injuries have not yet been released.
Authorities continue working to determine what caused the crash.
We hope everyone involved is safe and receives any care they may need to recover.
Who May Be Liable After a City Bus Crash in Honolulu, HI?
The bus driver, transit operator, another motorist, or another responsible party may be liable after a city bus crash in Honolulu. Responsibility depends on what caused the collision, and more than one party may share fault.
When a public bus is involved, responsibility may extend beyond the person driving it. Questions about training, supervision, maintenance, or vehicle operation may help determine whether the transit operator also bears responsibility for the crash.
Because another driver may have contributed, investigators and insurers may review each person’s actions before deciding fault. Vehicle positions, traffic controls, and other available information can help clarify how responsibility should be divided.
After a collision, photographs, video, crash reports, medical records, and vehicle damage may help establish what happened. Bus camera footage or electronic records may also provide useful information when the parties give different accounts of the wreck.
Under Hawaii’s no-fault insurance system, your own policy generally provides initial medical benefits after a motor vehicle crash. A separate claim against an at-fault party may be available when the injuries meet Hawaii’s requirements for pursuing additional damages.
If a claim involves a public transportation provider, special procedures may also apply. Identifying the correct entity early can affect where a claim is submitted, which records are requested, and what steps must be completed.
When several parties are involved, a Honolulu personal injury attorney can identify who may be liable and which insurance coverage may apply. An attorney can also communicate with insurers and address fault disputes.
Our team at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner has spent years helping people across Hawaii after motor vehicle crashes. We can review the circumstances and explain how the available facts and insurance issues may affect your claim.
If you were injured in a city bus crash in Honolulu, contact Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525. We can discuss what happened, answer your questions, and explain what options may be available.
Notes: Our team of writers uses secondary sources such as news reports and local and state police incident reports to create these posts. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this particular accident, so if there is any information that is incorrect, please contact Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner so that we can update the post to reflect the most accurate information available.
Disclaimer: This post is not a solicitation for business. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene. None of the information in this post is intended to be legal advice or medical advice. If you are injured in an accident, seek medical assistance immediately.