Honolulu, HI – Two Hospitalized After Truck Accident on Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
May 19, 2025
Honolulu, HI (May 19, 2025) – Two people were injured in a crash that left one vehicle precariously perched on another on Monday, May 19.
The crash occurred at around 11:00 a.m. on Queen Kaahumanu Highway near Hulikoa Drive in Kona. According to police, three vehicles were involved in the crash: a pickup truck, a sedan, and an SUV. News footage from the scene shows the truck landed on top of the car.
Firefighters extricated two people and took them to the hospital in serious condition. At this time, police said that neither speed, drugs, nor alcohol appeared to be contributing factors to this collision. The investigation is ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims. We hope for their full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Hawaii
Like other states, there are traffic regulations and rules in Hawaii specifically for commercial truck travel. This is due to the fact that tractor-trailers are often approximately 20 to 30 times heavier than passenger vehicles. This poses an apparent threat of serious injuries or fatalities for those who may become involved in a traffic accident with them.
Reports made by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration show that roughly 450,000 collisions involving 18-wheelers occur every year in the United States. These accidents cause around 5,000 fatalities and countless injuries. Of all of the deaths that occur each year related to truck accidents, only 15% are truck drivers. The occupants of passenger vehicles make up 72% of fatalities. The remaining 13% are pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists.
Approximately 20% of all commercial truck crashes are caused by negligence displayed by the truck driver, such as:
- Driving while over-tired/exhausted
- Driving while intoxicated
- Driving with unsecured/improperly secured freight
- Driving while the trailer is unbalanced or overloaded
In order for truck operators and companies to retain their licenses to operate, they must follow specific regulations and rules. Our lawyers at Leavitt, Yamane, & Soldner are aware of these regulations and have many years of experience investigating crashes of this nature. We will use the most effective methods to ensure our clients secure full and fair financial compensation for the losses and injuries they sustain when they are injured in accidents with commercial trucks.
If you were recently hurt in a truck crash caused by a negligent driver, you may be able to collect compensation for the following:
- Hospital/medical bills
- Rehab/physical therapy
- Pain & suffering
- Lost wages/future earning capacity
- Permanent scarring/disability/disfigurement
- Etc
Our personal injury lawyers at Leavitt, Yamane, & Soldner have decades of skilled experience litigating personal injury cases involving large trucks. We are fully prepared to assist you throughout every step of the claims process. Speak with a truck accident attorney in Honolulu by calling (808) 537-2525 to schedule a no-obligation consultation of your probable case to learn more about your legal options.
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.
Disclaimer: This post is not a solicitation for business. 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.