Kaimuki, HI – Major Auto Accident on H1 East near Koko Head Exit

Kaimuki, HI (May 5, 2023) – An auto collision occurred in Kaimuki on the afternoon of May 5 that ended in injuries. Emergency responders, including police, EMTs, and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene a short time later to help those involved. 

Sources say at least one person suffered injuries in the crash that happened on the H1 Freeway near the Koko Head exit. The circumstances of the accident have not been reported at this time. 

Police remained at the scene for an extended period of time to clear the roadway and help those with injuries. 

At this time, those involved have not been identified. Authorities in Kaimuki continue to investigate. 

We hope for the full and fast recovery of those with injuries. 

Hawaii Traffic Collisions

Serious car crashes happen all too frequently in the United States and across the islands of Hawaii. Every year, more than 6 million vehicle collisions are reported throughout the country, a percentage of which occur in Hawaii. In 2020, approximately 20,000 car crashes were reported in Hawaii. Over 100 were fatal, and approximately 3,200 ended in injuries. Across the nation, more than 3 million people are hurt in car crashes yearly, while approximately 40,000 lose their lives.

According to information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the main reason auto collisions occur is distracted driving. Distracted driving is displayed by any action that takes a driver’s attention away from the road. Some other common reasons auto collisions happen in Hawaii and throughout the nation include fatigue, intoxication, and speeding. 

When you or someone you love have sustained injuries in a serious car crash, it is important to be able to figure out how the accident happened. If you are under the impression that a negligent driver caused your crash, you should speak to a car crash attorney as soon as possible. A personal injury lawyer/car crash attorney knows what needs to be done in order to help you financially recover after such an event. 

You may be suffering in numerous ways after sustaining a serious car crash injury. A car crash attorney in Hawaii can help you file a personal injury claim for financial compensation so you can get your life back on track as quickly and easily as possible. At Leavitt, Yamane, & Soldner, we have worked for decades to help injured crash victims recover. 

Our main goal at our law firm is to ensure your well-being and health are in an optimal state after your accident. We work diligently to ensure that you and your family members can focus on your physical and mental recovery without having to worry about money if you were injured by driver negligence. We also work hard to hold negligent parties accountable for their actions by serving them with fines or even jail time, depending on the nature and severity of your accident. 

Contact the law office of Leavitt, Yamane, & Soldner at your earliest convenience at (808) 537-2525 to learn more about how we can help you.

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 right away to reflect the most accurate information available. 

Disclaimer: This blog is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical advice. If you are injured in an accident, seek medical attention immediately. The information in this post is not legal advice. The photo used in this post is not from the accident scene described in this blog post.