Maui, HI – Injuries in Crash on Lower Honoapi’ilani Hwy at Papakea Resort
August 9, 2025
Maui, HI (August 9, 2025) – A vehicle crash involving at least two motorists occurred on Friday afternoon, August 8, and local officers with the Maui Police Department (MPD) reported to the site to investigate.
Shortly before 2:30 p.m., emergency responders were sent to the scene. The incident involved two cars, which apparently collided for unknown reasons along Lower Honoapi’ilani Highway at Papakea Resort. The vehicles blocked the roadway, and a handful of possible injuries were recorded.
MPD officers and Maui Fire Department rescue teams responded and transported those requiring further care to area hospitals, but the total number of injured victims involved in the incident is unclear. That said, the police are currently investigating the circumstances of the accident, and further details will be made available as the inquiry progresses.
Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full recovery.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in Maui
Motor vehicle collisions remain a serious public safety concern both across the United States and throughout Hawaii. Each year, nearly 10,000 car crashes are reported in Hawaii alone, leaving thousands injured. Nationwide, more than six million traffic accidents occur annually, with the majority linked to driver negligence. Unfortunately, it is often victims and their families who bear the physical, emotional, and financial consequences of these preventable incidents.
Driver negligence can take many forms, but the most common include speeding, driving under the influence, distracted driving, and fatigue. Distractions—such as cell phones, in-car entertainment systems, or conversations—take a driver’s attention away from the road and increase the risk of serious or even fatal collisions. Speeding is especially dangerous, as it reduces reaction time and amplifies the force of impact. In one recent year, speeding-related crashes claimed more than 11,000 lives nationwide, underscoring their role as a leading cause of catastrophic accidents.
Being involved in a serious car accident can leave you facing severe pain, emotional trauma, and overwhelming stress. Mounting medical bills, costly vehicle repairs, and lost income can quickly put your financial stability at risk. Seeking legal guidance as soon as possible can help you protect your rights and pursue the full compensation you need to recover.
At Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner, we represent individuals who have been seriously injured in Hawaii car accidents caused by negligence. Our car accident lawyers work to recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, vehicle repairs, rehabilitation, and other losses.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a crash, call us today at (808) 537-2525 to speak with a skilled Maui car accident lawyer about your case. You deserve the opportunity to heal without the added burden of financial and legal challenges.
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.
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