Pedestrian Injured in Crash Near Puhi Bay in Keaukaha, HI

Keaukaha, HI (August 24, 2026) – On Saturday afternoon, August 22, emergency crews were called to an auto-pedestrian collision near Puhi Bay.

Paramedics rendered initial on-scene medical care to the victim for sustained injuries. Official details regarding the victim’s identity or current medical condition have not been publicly released by authorities.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the collision.

We hope the injured pedestrian makes a full and swift recovery.

What Are the Legal Options Following a Pedestrian Collision in Keaukaha, HI?

Sustaining personal injuries as a pedestrian in Hawaii gives injured individuals specific statutory avenues to recover monetary damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and personal losses under state civil law.

Navigating medical expenses initially involves Hawaii’s no-fault insurance system, where basic medical costs are paid through first-party Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits regardless of who caused the crash. An injured pedestrian usually accesses PIP coverage through their own auto insurance policy or a resident relative’s policy.

However, if the pedestrian does not own a vehicle or reside with an insured family member, statutory provisions require the insurer of the striking vehicle to provide these PIP benefits.

To go beyond PIP benefits and build a third-party claim against an at-fault driver for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, the victim must satisfy Hawaii’s statutory tort threshold. Claimants cross this legal threshold if reasonable medical expenses exceed the statutory PIP limit or if the collision results in permanent impairment or severe disfigurement.

Establishing this claim relies heavily on crucial early steps, such as securing the official police crash report, gathering physical evidence, and obtaining immediate medical documentation to prove driver fault and directly link the crash to sustained injuries.

Once the tort threshold is met, third-party negligence claims are evaluated under Hawaii’s modified comparative fault rule, which allows monetary recovery as long as the pedestrian’s share of responsibility is 50 percent or less.

Furthermore, claimants must comply with Hawaii’s strict two-year statute of limitations for filing personal injury lawsuits, as failing to take formal legal action within this window forfeits the right to recover damages.

Our team at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner helps people injured in vehicle crashes across Hawaii understand their options. Our pedestrian accident lawyers can explain liability and insurance issues in clear terms so you can make informed decisions.

If you have questions after a pedestrian accident, please contact Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525. A consultation can help you understand how fault may affect your claim.

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 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.