Honolulu, HI – One Killed in Car Crash, Fire on H-3 Fwy at Harano Tunnels

Honolulu, HI (September 21, 2024) – Officials in Honolulu say that a person died on Saturday morning, September 21, in a fiery vehicle crash on the H-3 freeway near the Kaneohe-bound tunnel, which clogged traffic for hours.

Honolulu Fire Department authorities said firefighters responded to a 911 call at 10:15 a.m., reporting a motor vehicle collision on the H-3 freeway near the Harano Tunnels. Three HFD units and ten firefighters responded and found a vehicle engulfed in flames, officials noted. The fire was extinguished at 10:40 a.m., and one of the drivers was found dead, authorities confirmed.

Emergency Medical Services paramedics pronounced the person deceased at the site, though the person’s gender and approximate age were not released. State Department of Transportation officials said the Kaneohe-bound lanes of H-3 were closed for about five hours as police investigated. All lanes were reopened before 4:00 p.m. Honolulu police have not released any details about the crash or victim, and it’s unclear if anybody else was hurt, but an investigation remains active and ongoing.

Our deepest condolences are extended to the deceased victim’s family. Our thoughts are with any injured victims in hopes of their full recovery.

Major Vehicle Accidents in Hawaii

There are approximately one million registered vehicles in Hawaii. Each year, approximately 10,000 crashes resulting in serious injuries are reported in the Aloha State. Sadly, the number of traffic-related fatalities has also been on the rise in recent years. In one recent year, 94 people were killed in Hawaii car accidents, up from 85 the year before. The causes of these individual accidents will be carefully investigated by authorities. However, we often see that negligent drivers are responsible for the most serious Hawaii car accidents.

Unfortunately, according to statistics, the increasing number of automobile collisions in the United States is caused by motorist negligence. Drunk driving, speeding, driver preoccupation, and driver fatigue are the four primary causes of driver negligence in Hawaii and nationwide. In the United States, nine out of ten automobile collisions are caused by careless drivers. These facts point to the likelihood that a negligent driver caused your accident.

Major collisions can affect innocent victims in a matter of seconds. If you or a family member have been impacted by a serious car accident in Hawaii, you will need skilled and experienced legal representation. While Hawaii law provides accident victims and their loved ones with certain rights, these rights must be properly exercised. Without an attorney by your side, you may be costing yourself thousands of dollars in valuable compensation.

You are entitled to complete compensation for any losses incurred due to your accident. With the assistance of a personal injury attorney in Hawaii, you will receive the maximum compensation available for your injuries and losses, even if the insurance company attempts to convince you to settle for less than you deserve. Contact the law firm of Leavitt, Yamane, & Soldner to speak with an attorney about your right to monetary compensation.

Our team of reputable personal injury attorneys in Honolulu at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner is fully committed to assisting accident victims who have been injured due to the negligence of other motorists to recover financial compensation. Contact our law firm as soon as possible so that we can begin working on your personal injury case and you can focus on your recovery. You can reach us at (808) 537-2525 whenever it is convenient for you. We understand that this may be a challenging time for you, but know that our team is here to support and guide you toward recovery.

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 to reflect the most accurate information available. 

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