Sunday Crash Leaves Man Hurt on King Kam Blvd in Pāhoa, HI

Pāhoa, HI (August 23, 2026) – A man was hurt in a two-vehicle wreck at Seabreeze and King Kamehameha Boulevard in Pāhoa on Sunday, August 23. The collision occurred at about 12:25 p.m. and involved an SUV and a gray Ford sedan.

Initial reports indicated that the man in the sedan was awake and holding his chest. He may also have been trapped inside the vehicle.

Emergency crews arrived and assisted those involved. A woman and child in the SUV appeared to be uninjured.

Authorities continue investigating what caused the collision.

We hope the injured man makes a full and steady recovery.

What Compensation May Be Available After a Car Crash in Pāhoa, HI?

After a car crash in Pāhoa, you may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, vehicle damage, and other losses connected to your injuries. What is available depends on your insurance coverage, your losses, and the circumstances of the crash.

Under Hawaii’s no-fault insurance system, personal injury protection generally helps pay qualifying medical and rehabilitation expenses after a collision. These benefits are typically available through your own policy regardless of which driver caused the crash.

When injuries keep you from working, lost income may also become part of your claim when the applicable requirements are met. Employment records and medical documentation can help show how the crash affected your ability to work and earn wages.

If your vehicle was damaged, you may also seek payment for repair or replacement costs from the responsible party. Hawaii’s no-fault system primarily addresses injury-related benefits, so property damage is generally handled separately.

Depending on the extent of your injuries, you may be able to pursue additional compensation from an at-fault driver. That claim may include certain medical expenses, lost earnings, and nonfinancial losses connected to the harm caused by the crash.

Because the value of a claim depends on the losses you can document, keep medical bills, wage records, repair estimates, and insurance paperwork organized. These records can help show the financial effect of the collision and support your claim.

Before accepting a settlement, make sure the full extent of your losses is reasonably clear. An early offer may not account for continued treatment, additional missed work, future expenses, or other costs that become apparent during recovery.

When the value of your claim becomes difficult to determine, a Pāhoa car accident lawyer can review your losses and available insurance coverage. An attorney can also address disputed expenses and assess whether a proposed settlement fairly reflects your circumstances.

Our team at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner has spent years helping people across Hawaii after car accidents. We review each person’s circumstances and explain how medical expenses, lost income, property damage, and other losses may affect your claim.

If you were injured in a car accident in Pāhoa, you can contact Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525. A conversation with our team can help answer your questions and explain what compensation may be available for your losses.

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.