Honokowai, HI – Fatal Rollover Crash Reported on Honoapi’ilani Hwy
November 17, 2023
Honokowai, HI (November 17, 2023) – The Maui Police Department confirmed that a motor vehicle accident took place in the Honokowai area that claimed one person’s life. At around 1:10 p.m. on November 14, local officers and firefighters responded to the scene of a motor vehicle collision that took place on the Honoapi’ilani Highway near mile marker 27.
The police confirmed that an automobile collision took place on the highway during the afternoon hours. The force of the collision caused one vehicle to overturn. One man involved in the accident sustained fatal injuries. The injured party was pronounced deceased by responding officers while on-site. The police and Maui are working to determine what caused this fatal collision to take place.
We offer our warmest sympathies to the family of the man who lost his life in this crash.
Fatal Car Accidents in Hawaii
Far too often, innocent people lose their lives as a result of motor vehicle accidents in Hawaii. It is incredibly common for these accidents to take place due to some form of negligence. Losing a loved one as a result of the fatal collision is never easy to deal with. Unfortunately, we see countless people lose their lives due to drivers speeding, operating their vehicles while impaired, or drivers who fail to yield the right-of-way to others.
As you can imagine, accidents involving vehicles that rollover tend to be more severe. These accidents often resolve with people being trapped inside of their vehicles. This can delay the amount of time that it takes emergency crews to provide them with medical care. Unfortunately, the loss of a loved one can be incredibly difficult to deal with.
If you have endured the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one due to a fatal collision, it is vital that your family is aware of the options that you have for getting justice. In most cases, families will exercise their legal rights by pursuing a wrongful death claim against the responsible party. This type of legal action can help to ensure that the person responsible for the death of your loved one is held accountable. Working with a Hawaii wrongful death lawyer can provide your family with the best chance of protecting your rights during this difficult time.
Our compassionate lawyers at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner truly understand the heartache that comes with losing a loved one in a fatal accident. For this reason, we are committed to helping each person we represent following the loss of their loved ones protect their rights and hold the negligent parties accountable. Our team will help to support you every step of the way and advocate on your behalf. To ensure your rights are protected, we encourage you to reach out to our Hawaii personal injury law firm by calling 808-537-2525 at your earliest convenience to schedule a free consultation.
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 incorrect information, please contact Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner right away so that we can update the post right away to reflect the most accurate information available.
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