Minor Critically Injured Following Hit-and-Run on Ala Moana Blvd in Honolulu, HI

Honolulu, HI (August 24, 2026) – Honolulu police officers and emergency medical services responded on Saturday evening, August 22, to a severe single-vehicle collision along Ala Moana Blvd near Piʻikoi Street.

Authorities determined an SUV left the roadway and crashed into a tree, causing extensive damage to the vehicle. Paramedics treated the juvenile female driver at the scene before transporting her to a local hospital in critical condition. Preliminary reports indicate the vehicle was involved in earlier collisions in the area prior to the final crash.

Authorities have not released further details as the investigation remains ongoing.

We hope everyone affected by this wreck makes a full recovery.

What Steps Should You Take Following a Collision in Honolulu, HI?

First, obtaining immediate emergency medical attention and law enforcement documentation are essential priority steps. Responding officers document the crash scene and draft an official police accident report detailing driver statements, vehicle positioning, and witness statements. Seeking prompt medical care establishes an immediate clinical record directly connecting your injuries to the collision.

Next, gathering evidence from the scene helps build a clear legal claim. Documenting vehicle placement, visible property damage, skid marks, and specific roadway conditions provides important proof of how the incident occurred. Collecting witness contact information and driver insurance details also ensures critical facts are preserved.

Finally, pursuing compensation involves navigating Hawaii’s no-fault auto insurance framework. Initial medical expenses are covered under mandatory Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits through the applicable auto insurance policy regardless of who caused the crash.

To file a third-party claim for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, an injured person must reach Hawaii’s statutory tort threshold of $5,000 in PIP benefits or sustain permanent injury.

Hawaii evaluates third-party claims under a modified comparative fault rule, permitting recovery as long as your share of fault is 50 percent or less, subject to a strict two-year statute of limitations. 

At Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner, we help injured people across Hawaii understand the insurance issues that often follow car accidents. Our team reviews the available information and provides clear guidance about the legal options that may apply.

If you were injured in a car accident in Honolulu, we invite you to call Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525. Our car accident lawyers can listen to what happened and help you understand what steps may make sense for your situation.

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.