Injury Crash Blocks Traffic at Kilohana Rd & S Kihei Rd in Kihei, HI

Kihei, HI (August 18, 2026) – A collision resulting in physical injuries and travel disruptions occurred on Monday afternoon, August 17, in Kihei.

Emergency personnel responded to the intersection of Kilohana Road and South Kihei Road following initial reports of the crash.

Police officers are continuing to investigate the causes and circumstances of the collision.

Our thoughts are with those recovering from their injuries.

What Are Kihei, HI, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Requirements After a Collision?

Under Hawaii’s no-fault auto insurance system, every motor vehicle policy issued in the state is required by law to include a minimum of $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage per person to pay for immediate medical expenses regardless of who caused the crash.

After an accident, an injured driver or passenger in Hawaii is primarily dependent on the PIP benefits from their own insurance policy. Physical therapy, diagnostic imaging, emergency room care, ambulance fees, and reasonable and necessary medical treatments are all covered by these first-party no-fault benefits.

While PIP coverage ensures fast medical payment, Hawaii’s no-fault system restricts the right to sue the at-fault driver unless specific legal conditions are met.

An injured victim must reach a statutory “tort threshold” before they can step outside the no-fault system and pursue a personal injury claim against the negligent driver for non-economic damages, such as physical pain and suffering.

To file a third-party claim or lawsuit, the victim’s paid PIP medical expenses must exceed $5,000, or the crash must result in significant permanent loss of use of a body part, serious disfigurement, or permanent impairment. Once the statutory threshold is satisfied, claims against the at-fault motorist are evaluated under Hawaii’s modified comparative negligence rule.

Under this framework, an injured victim can recover financial compensation from the negligent party as long as the victim’s assigned share of fault is 50 percent or less, though their total award is reduced proportionally by their percentage of responsibility.

Navigating the transition from first-party PIP coverage to a third-party liability claim requires careful coordination of medical records, billing statements, and insurance negotiations. Experienced attorneys support accident victims by auditing PIP benefits, verifying that medical thresholds are satisfied, securing crash evidence, and pursuing full financial recovery from all responsible parties under Hawaii law.

If you were injured in a crash in Kihei, call Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525 to schedule a consultation with our Kihei car accident lawyer, learn about your legal options, and decide what steps to take next today.

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 so that we can update the post 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.