UTV Rollover Kills Two, Injures Four on Kam V Hwy in Hālawa, HI
August 9, 2026
Hālawa, HI (August 9, 2026) – Two people were killed, and four others were injured in a UTV rollover on Kamehameha V Highway near Hālawa Valley Park on Saturday night, August 8. The crash was reported at about 10:57 p.m.
As reported by the Maui Police Department, a 20-year-old woman was driving a Polaris UTV with five passengers from a dirt roadway onto Kamehameha V Highway. The UTV veered toward the south shoulder before the driver swerved and overcorrected.
The driver then tried to regain control, but the UTV crossed the highway and struck a large tree stump on the north shoulder. All six occupants were ejected from the vehicle.
The 20-year-old driver and a 19-year-old passenger died at the crash site. Four other passengers, ages 16, 17, 20, and 22, were taken to Molokai General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators reported that speed and alcohol are considered factors in the crash. The Maui Police Department continues to investigate what led to the fatal wreck.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families and loved ones of those who died. We also hope those injured make a full and steady recovery.
What Compensation Can Families Recover After a Fatal Crash in Hālawa, HI?
After a fatal crash in Hālawa, eligible family members may recover damages for lost financial support, household services, companionship, and certain medical or burial expenses. Hawaii law allows recovery based on the losses caused by the death.
Beyond financial losses, compensation may address the loss of companionship, comfort, protection, marital care, or parental guidance. The damages available depend on the relationship between the surviving family member and the person who died.
Around Hālawa, a fatal crash can create sudden changes for families who depended on a loved one’s income or daily support. The value of a wrongful death claim depends on the specific financial and personal losses involved.
Under Hawaii law, a wrongful death action may be brought by the deceased person’s legal representative or certain qualifying relatives. Eligible parties may include a spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, children, parents, or financially dependent family members.
In a separate legal claim, Hawaii allows certain rights belonging to the deceased person to continue through a survival action. Any recovery from that action generally becomes part of the deceased person’s estate rather than a direct family award.
Because filing deadlines apply, a Hawaii wrongful death lawsuit generally must be started within two years of the person’s death. Missing the applicable deadline may prevent the claim from moving forward. A Hālawa personal injury lawyer can explain how the deadline may apply to a particular case.
For families facing an unexpected loss, determining which claims apply and what damages may be available can be difficult. Our team at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner helps families across Hawaii understand the legal process and their available options.
If you lost a loved one in a crash in Hālawa, contact Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525. We can review what happened and explain the legal options that may be available to your family.
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.