Traffic incident in Hanapēpē results in roadway closure

Published on April 09, 2024

HANAPĒPĒ – A traffic incident that occurred at approximately 2:40 p.m on Friday resulted in the closure of Kaumualiʻi Highway in Hanapēpē.

On Apr. 5, at approximately 2:40 p.m., a green Toyota Tacoma was traveling westbound on Kaumuali‘i Highway when the vehicle crossed the center line and collided head on with a Yamaguchi School Bus.

The driver of the Toyota, a 69-year-old female of Kekaha, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated and released at the scene by responding medics.

The driver of the school bus and a single juvenile passenger did not report any injuries.

Traffic on Kaumuali‘i Highway was alternated for approximately 45 minutes. Once a tow truck arrived, the roadway was closed for approximately 25 minutes as crews worked to clear both vehicles from the roadway.

The crash remains under police investigation.

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