Honolulu, HI – Two Dead in Crash on H-1 East near Kaonohi Overpass

Honolulu, HI (August 4, 2023) – Officials in Honolulu responded to a fatal car accident on Thursday afternoon, August 3rd. The collision was reported at approximately 3:00 p.m. on H-1 Eastbound near the Kaonohi Overpass.

According to officials, multiple vehicles were involved in the H-1 collision. An 81-year-old female and a male, also in his 80s, were treated at the scene by emergency personnel. Both victims were rushed to a local hospital but later succumbed to their injuries. In addition, a 23-year-old male was also treated at the scene. He was taken by ambulance to a local hospital with serious injuries. A 34-year-old driver of one of the vehicles refused treatment at the scene.

Police say that the crash occurred as both cars were traveling eastbound on H-1. The 34-year-old failed to slow down and collided with the rear end of the 81-year-old female and her male passenger. The 81-year-old female’s car spun around and was broadsided by a third vehicle before coming to rest. There were no additional injuries reported in the crash. The victims have not been identified at this time.

The collision marked the 29th and 30th traffic deaths this year in O’ahu. No further details are available.

We want to offer our most sincere condolences to the families who were affected by this fatal car accident in Honolulu.

Car Accidents in Hawaii

There are approximately 1 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 2021, 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.

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.

Here at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner, we fight for the rights of people who were hurt in Hawaii car accidents. We know that many collisions in our state occur because of careless and reckless drivers. We use our knowledge of the law and our experience to help you get the compensation that you deserve.

We are here and standing by to speak with you at any time. Being the victim of a car accident is a devastating experience. We want to ensure that you are protected and that your future is secure. Our firm offers free consultations for all potential and prospective clients. There is no fee unless we obtain compensation for you.

To schedule your time to speak with a car accident lawyer in Honolulu, please contact us using the link on our website or reach out to us by phone at (808) 537-2525.