Elderly Woman Hurt in Crash on Kam Ave in Hilo, HI
August 22, 2026
Hilo, HI (August 22, 2026) – An elderly woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo on Thursday, August 20. The collision occurred at approximately 8:24 a.m. and involved a Toyota truck and a Honda.
Emergency crews were called to assist those involved. The elderly woman sustained fractures in the crash. Further details about her injuries have not been released.
The northbound lane of Kamehameha Avenue was blocked following the collision.
Authorities continue to investigate what caused the two vehicles to collide.
We hope the injured woman makes a full and steady recovery.
How Can Comparative Negligence Affect My Car Accident Claim in Hilo, HI?
Comparative negligence can reduce the compensation you receive after a car accident in Hilo if you are partly responsible. Under Hawaii law, your recovery is generally reduced according to your percentage of fault.
After a collision, determining fault may involve examining what each driver did before the vehicles collided. Speed, right-of-way, traffic signals, lane position, and other circumstances may influence how responsibility is divided.
If you are found 20% responsible, for example, the compensation awarded for your losses may generally be reduced by 20%. Hawaii law may prevent recovery if your share of negligence is greater than the combined negligence of the parties you are seeking compensation from.
As fault is evaluated, photographs, witness statements, vehicle damage, available video footage, and other records may help show how the crash occurred. Preserving this information can be especially important when drivers disagree about what happened.
When an insurance company assigns you part of the fault, that determination does not necessarily settle the issue. The available evidence may support a different percentage or show that another driver bears greater responsibility.
When shared fault becomes disputed, a Hilo car accident lawyer can review the evidence and evaluate how Hawaii’s comparative negligence rules may apply. Legal guidance may also help you understand how disputed fault could affect your potential recovery.
At Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner, we help people injured in Hawaii car crashes address questions involving fault, insurance coverage, medical expenses, and lost income. Our team can review your circumstances and explain the legal options available.
If you were injured in a car accident in Hilo, call Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525. We can discuss your situation and help you understand how comparative negligence may affect your claim.
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.