Minor Injuries Reported After Crash on Hwy 11 in Kurtistown, HI
August 14, 2026
Kurtistown, HI (August 14, 2026) – A two-car crash on Highway 11 caused minor injuries on Tuesday afternoon, August 11.
The wreck happened around 4:28 p.m. and involved a smoking vehicle with deployed airbags and rear-end damage. Occupants got out of the vehicles on their own after the collision.
One person complained of minor arm injuries. Further details about what caused the crash were not immediately available.
The Hawaii Police is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the wreck.
We hope everyone involved continues to feel well.
What Evidence Should You Collect After a Crash in Kurtistown, HI?
After a crash, gathering evidence early can make a real difference, especially in a case where injuries weren’t immediately obvious and medical treatment was initially declined.
Photos of the vehicles, including the rear-end damage and deployed airbags described in this crash, can help establish the force of impact later on. Capturing the surrounding road conditions, any skid marks, and the general positioning of both vehicles before they’re moved can also help clarify how the collision occurred.
Contact information for any witnesses, including passersby who may have seen the crash unfold, is usually harder to obtain after the scene clears. Since emergency medical services were declined here, the official report may contain limited detail about injuries, which makes witness accounts and photos even more important to fill in the gaps.
Medical records created in the days following a crash, even after initially declining treatment, help connect any developing symptoms back to the collision itself. Insurance companies tend to look closely at gaps in documentation, so evidence collected early, both from the scene and from follow-up care, can directly affect how a claim is evaluated.
A Kurtistown personal injury lawyer can help organize this evidence and identify what else might strengthen a claim down the line. At Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner, we can review your case and explain what options could be available for you.
If you were involved in the crash, you can reach Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525. We are ready to help answer your questions.
Notes: Our team of writers uses secondary sources such as news reports, 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 right away 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.