MEO Bus and Vehicle Collide on Hansen Rd in Kahului, HI

Kahului, HI (June 29, 2026) – A Maui Economic Opportunity bus and a gray vehicle were involved in a crash near Hansen Road and Maui Veterans Highway in Kahului on Sunday, June 28.

The extent of injuries had not been confirmed in the initial report on the accident. Police responded to the scene.

We hope everyone involved is safe and receives any care they may need.

Who Is Liable in a Crash Involving a Public Transit Bus in Kahului, HI?

When a public transit bus crashes in Kahului, liability may extend to multiple parties, and understanding how Hawaii law handles claims involving transit vehicles is an important first step for anyone injured in this type of incident.

Because the bus is operated by a transit agency, claims against it have different procedural requirements than a standard personal injury claim against a private driver, such as formal notice requirements and filing deadlines that must be met to preserve the right to compensation.

At the same time, if the driver of the other vehicle contributed to the collision, that driver’s insurance coverage may be relevant to a potential claim.

For passengers who were riding the bus at the time of the crash, Hawaii’s no-fault insurance system generally provides personal injury protection benefits for medical expenses and lost income regardless of which party was at fault.

However, passengers may also have the option to pursue a direct liability claim against whichever party is found responsible for the crash, particularly if injuries are serious enough to meet Hawaii’s threshold for stepping outside the no-fault system.

Identifying every available source of compensation, including coverage carried by the transit agency and any other involved party, is an important part of maximizing what may be available to those hurt.

Establishing how the crash occurred, including the specific actions of both drivers, will be critical in determining how fault is ultimately assigned among the parties involved.

A Kahului personal injury lawyer may be able to assist those who have been injured in navigating the procedural requirements specific to claims against a public transit agency, identifying all potentially liable parties, and ensuring that their claim is properly preserved and pursued by all applicable deadlines.

The team at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner assists victims of severe auto accidents throughout Maui. Our staff examines the evidence, clarifies your legal options, and responds to your inquiries.

We can assist you if you were injured in an accident and would like to know how Hawaii law impacts your case. Call Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525 to discuss your next steps.

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.