Multi-Vehicle Wreck Blocks Haleakala Hwy in Maui, HI

Maui, HI (August 13, 2026) – Multiple vehicles collided at mile marker 3 on Haleakala Highway in Maui on Wednesday, August 12.

Initial reports indicated that three vehicles went into the brush while a motorcycle remained on the roadway. One vehicle caught fire, and the wreck blocked traffic.

Emergency crews were dispatched to assist those involved. Officials have not yet released further information about any injuries.

The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing.

We hope everyone involved receives the care and support they need during their recovery.

How Is Fault Determined After a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Maui, HI?

Fault is determined after a multi-vehicle crash in Maui by reviewing each driver’s actions and the order of the collisions. Insurers consider who caused the initial contact. They also examine whether other drivers contributed to later crashes.

During the initial review, insurers may consider each vehicle’s speed, direction, lane position, and movements. Failing to yield or following too closely may place responsibility on a driver. Speeding and unsafe lane changes may also affect fault.

When several contacts occur, the driver who caused the first collision may not be responsible for every later crash. Another driver’s actions could cause additional contact. Insurers may divide responsibility among several people based on their conduct.

To establish the sequence, insurers may examine photographs, video footage, vehicle damage, crash reports, and statements from those involved. Final vehicle positions may clarify when each collision occurred. They may also show how the crashes were connected.

Under Hawaii’s modified comparative negligence rule, fault may be assigned to more than one person. Compensation is reduced by an injured person’s percentage of responsibility. Recovery generally becomes unavailable when that person’s share exceeds 50%.

Because Hawaii follows no-fault insurance rules, personal injury protection may initially cover qualifying medical expenses regardless of responsibility. A separate claim may become available when an injury meets the legal threshold. Certain medical expenses may also support a claim.

Beyond initial medical bills, compensation may cover future care, lost income, reduced earning ability, and property damage. Pain and suffering may also be recoverable when allowed. Available payment depends on the losses, insurance limits, and assigned responsibility.

When insurers disagree about fault, a Maui County car accident lawyer can review how each collision occurred. An attorney can address conflicting findings and identify the parties involved. This review may also determine which insurance policies apply.

Our team at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner assists people injured in multi-vehicle crashes across Maui. We carefully review each collision and provide guidance concerning responsibility, insurance coverage, and recoverable financial losses.

If you were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Maui, we invite you to contact Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525. We can discuss what happened, answer your questions, and explain your available options.

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.