Honolulu, HI – Three Hospitalized, Horse Killed in Vehicle Crash on Farrington Hwy
August 7, 2025
Honolulu, HI (August 7, 2025) – A horse died, and three people were hospitalized in serious condition after a vehicle crash on Wednesday evening, August 6.
The crash happened at around 7:00 p.m. outside of Dillingham Airfield. A picture of the crash showed a sedan on Farrington Highway shortly after impact. According to authorities, the vehicle struck the horse and a rider.
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said they treated a 16-year-old girl who was riding the horse when it was hit, along with a 23-year-old and a 48-year-old from the vehicles. Officers have not yet released details on what led to the crash. That said, the police are currently investigating the circumstances of the accident, and further details will be made available as the inquiry progresses.
Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full recovery.
Serious Auto Accidents in Hawaii
T-bone collisions, also known as side-impact crashes, are among the most dangerous types of car accidents. These crashes occur when the front of one vehicle strikes the side of another, forming a “T” shape. In Hawaii, T-bone collisions frequently result in severe injuries, extensive property damage, and complicated questions of fault. Understanding how these accidents happen and what steps to take after one can help protect your rights and recovery options.
T-bone crashes commonly occur at intersections where one driver fails to yield, ignores a traffic signal, or misjudges another vehicle’s speed. Distracted driving, impaired driving, and speeding are all contributing factors. Additionally, inadequate signage or malfunctioning traffic lights can create hazardous conditions that increase the risk of a side-impact collision. Because the sides of most vehicles offer less protection than the front or rear, the injuries from these crashes can be devastating, especially to occupants on the struck side of the car.
Determining liability in a T-bone accident can be challenging. Often, both drivers may claim they had the right of way. In other cases, third parties may be responsible, such as a municipality that failed to maintain safe traffic signals or road markings. Depending on the circumstances, it may also be necessary to investigate whether a vehicle’s safety features, like side-impact airbags or structural integrity, contributed to the severity of the injuries.
A thorough investigation is critical after a T-bone collision. Key evidence may include police reports, intersection surveillance footage, eyewitness statements, and data from onboard vehicle systems. Accident reconstruction can help clarify which vehicle had the right-of-way, while maintenance records and road design evaluations may reveal other contributing factors.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a side-impact crash caused by someone else’s negligence, the team at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner is here to help. Our car accident attorneys can guide you through the claims process and pursue the compensation you need to recover.
From medical bills and lost income to vehicle repairs and pain and suffering, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Call us today at (808) 537-2525 to speak with a dedicated car accident lawyer. You shouldn’t have to shoulder the burden of someone else’s reckless or careless actions alone.
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 right away so that we can update the post to reflect the most accurate information available.
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