Puhi man dies following single-vehicle crash in Keālia

Published on September 06, 2025

KEĀLIA – The Kaua‘i Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred early Friday morning in Keālia, resulting in the death of a man.

Kaua‘i Police has identified the driver as 37-year-old Yannick Doth of Puhi.

According to a preliminary report, on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., the man was operating a 2022 Toyota Highlander traveling southbound on Kūhiō Highway in front of Keālia Beach when he lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle crossed the centerline, and the driver was ejected against the northbound guardrail. The operator sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Speed appears to be a contributing factor in the crash, though the precise cause remains under investigation.

Kūhiō Highway was closed in both directions for approximately two hours while KPD’s Traffic Safety Section conducted an on-scene investigation. Traffic was temporarily routed through the Keālia Beach parking lot during the closure.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information about the incident is asked to contact Officer J. Himongala at 808-241-1617.

To remain anonymous, individuals may call Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at 808-246-8300, submit a tip at crimestopperskauai.org, or use the Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i P3 Tips Mobile App, available for Apple and Android devices.

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