Injuries Reported in Crash on Hwy 11 Near Shipman Park, HI
August 7, 2026
Keaau, HI (August 7, 2026) – Injuries were reported on Thursday night, August 6, after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 11 near Shipman Park in the Old Volcano Road area.
The crash was reported at approximately 8:43 p.m. A Toyota Highlander and a white Jeep were involved, and one Hilo-bound lane was blocked following the collision. The full extent of the injuries had not been disclosed yet.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation by the Hawaii Police.
We wish a full and speedy recovery to those involved.
What Compensation Can Injured Drivers Recover After a Crash in Keaau, HI?
People injured in a Hawaii collision may first receive compensation through personal injury protection, or PIP, regardless of who caused the crash. Hawaii’s no-fault system can provide benefits for reasonable and necessary medical expenses, rehabilitation, and certain income losses resulting from an injury. These benefits are generally available without first proving that another driver was negligent.
The amount and type of recovery can depend on the person’s injuries and the applicable insurance coverage. Medical treatment, hospital care, physical therapy, and rehabilitation can create significant expenses after a two-vehicle collision.
PIP benefits may help address qualifying medical costs and certain wage losses, although Hawaii law places statutory limits on these benefits. Keeping medical bills, treatment records, and documentation of missed work can help establish the losses associated with the injury.
Additional compensation may become possible when an injury satisfies one of Hawaii’s statutory exceptions to the state’s no-fault restrictions. Those exceptions include death, significant permanent loss of use of a body part or function, permanent and serious disfigurement that causes mental or emotional suffering, and qualifying medical expenses that reach the statutory threshold.
When an exception applies, an injured person may be able to pursue damages beyond the benefits available through the no-fault system, including compensation for pain and suffering. A Keaau car accident lawyer can evaluate the injuries and available documentation to determine whether these requirements may be met.
You don’t have to sort through your options alone. At Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner, we can review the types of expenses and losses associated with your injuries and explain to you how Hawaii’s insurance rules may apply.
If you are unsure what losses may be recoverable in your situation, contact Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525 for information about your circumstances.
Notes: Our team of writers uses secondary sources such as news reports, 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 right away to reflect the most accurate information available.
Disclaimer: This post is not a solicitation for business. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene. 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.