Keaau, HI – Two Hospitalized in Vehicle Crash on Keaau-Pahoa Rd

Keaau, HI (September 1, 2024) – Two Keaau residents are in the hospital after a wreck in Pahoa Saturday morning, Hawaii Island police officials said. Police said the incident happened on Keaau-Pahoa Road and Kaloli Drive around 7:00 a.m.

Police tell us a 29-year-old man rear-ended a 63-year-old woman, which caused his car to overturn and land on its roof. Officials say he was first taken to Hilo Benioff Medical but is now in critical but stable condition at Queen’s on Oahu. The woman also suffered major injuries, though she’s in stable condition as well. Police believe speed and impairment played a role in this crash; however, the investigation is ongoing. No further details have been made available so far.

Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full recovery.

Motor Vehicle Accidents in Hawaii

Motor vehicle collisions are a serious issue in the United States and throughout the state of Hawaii. In fact, close to 10,000 car crashes are reported annually in Hawaii, and these incidents cause thousands of people to sustain injuries. Furthermore, every year, more than six million car wrecks are reported nationwide, most of which are caused by driver negligence. Tragically, it is the victims and their families who pay after such an incident.

Driver negligence often includes speeding, intoxication, distraction, and fatigue. In other words, drivers who pay attention to their phones, the radio, other people in their cars, and anything other than the roadway while operating their motor vehicles put themselves and everyone else at risk of severe injuries or even fatalities. For example, in one recent year, over 11,000 people were killed due to auto accidents caused by speeding. Speeding is one of the most dangerous types of driver negligence because it leaves drivers no time to stop in case of an accident and increases the dangers and risk of catastrophic injuries in the case of a crash. 

Finding yourself involved in a car accident and suffering injuries is never easy. There is a possibility that you are experiencing excruciating pain, suffering, emotional trauma, excessive stress, and other adverse conditions. Your financial situation may be in jeopardy because of unpaid medical expenses, the price of repairing your car, and the loss of your wages. Make it possible for a lawyer to assist you in acquiring the financial recompense you want to meet the expenses that are associated with your accident.

Thankfully, you can contact the law office of Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner if you or someone you love were injured in an accident caused by negligence. A car crash attorney can help you get the money you need to pay for the costs related to your injuries. Medical bills, lost wages, vehicle repairs, and more may be eligible for financial compensation when you’re hurt in a crash caused by negligence. You can call our office at (808) 537-2525 to schedule a free-of-charge appointment with our skilled car accident attorney in Keaau regarding your claim. You deserve to be able to recover without having to worry, especially if the actions of a negligent driver caused your injuries. Call us as soon as you can to learn more.

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 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.