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Man, 19, critical after 2-truck collision in North Kona

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 22:16:00 +0000

Hawaii island police say a 19-year-old man is in critical condition after a collision between two pickup trucks on Queen Kaahumanu Highway in North Kona on Sunday afternoon.

Pedestrian, 60s, dies after car strike on Vineyard

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 22:05:00 +0000

A woman in her 60s has died after being struck by a car on Pali Highway near Vineyard Boulevard Monday afternoon.

2 pedestrians seriously injured in separate Oahu crashes

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:20:00 +0000

Honolulu Emergency Medical Services treated two people separately after they were struck by vehicles Sunday.

Motorcyclist, 20, dies in collision on H-1 near airport

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:45:00 +0000

A 20-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash late Thursday night on the H-1 freeway near the airport offramp.

Surveillance cameras lead to graffiti suspects

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The Honolulu Police Department and CrimeStoppers have credited public assistance and newly installed surveillance cameras in Chinatown with helping to solve a recent criminal property damage case that occurred Nov. 11.

Moped rider dies after being hit by car on Kapiolani Boulevard

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:40:00 +0000

A moped rider was killed Wednesday evening when he was hit by a car turning on Kapiolani Boulevard, authorities said.

E-bike rider, 52, serious after vehicle collision on Ward Avenue

Nina Wu — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to an e-bike and vehicle collision Tuesday that sent a 52-year-old to the hospital in serious condition.

Juvenile motorcyclist sent to hospital after Kapolei crash

Star-Advertiser Staff — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:56:00 +0000

Honolulu police say a teen on an electric motorcycle is in serious condition after colliding with a vehicle in Kapolei Tuesday evening.

Woman, 79, dies after Kalihi pedestrian crash

Star-Advertiser Staff — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:30:00 +0000

A 79-year-old woman hit by a car in a Kalihi crosswalk earlier this month has died, Honolulu police confirmed Tuesday.

Man, 31, seriously injured in motorcycle-vehicle crash

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

A 31-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition following a collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle near the intersection of Fern and McCully streets Sunday afternoon.

Kakaako pedestrian bridge nears completion after much delay

Andrew Gomes — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A potentially life- saving pedestrian bridge in Kakaako should be ready for use by the end of the year following multiple construction delays on the project once expected to be finished over a year ago.

Motorcyclist, 19, dies in head-on crash in North Kona

Star-Advertiser Staff — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 21:11:00 +0000

A 19-year-old Kailua-Kona motorcyclist died in a two-vehicle crash on Queen Kaahumanu Highway in North Kona Friday evening, Hawaii island police said today.

Vehicle collision closes Kamehameha Highway near Crouching Lion

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:05:00 +0000

Kamehameha Highway is closed in both directions this morning near the Crouching Lion area due to a motor vehicle collision.

Man, 68, serious after 2-vechicle collision in Waipahu

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000

A two-vehicle collision in Waipahu on Wednesday afternoon has resulted in serious injuries to a 68-year-old man, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.

Police officer seriously injured in collision in Kapolei

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000

A Honolulu Police Department motorcycle officer was hospitalized in serious condition Wednesday evening following a crash on Farrington Highway near Laaloa Street.

Motorcyclist, 29, serious after solo crash on H-1 freeway

Star-Advertiser Staff — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:30:00 +0000

A 29-year-old man is in serious condition after a solo motorcycle crash on the H-1 freeway Monday night, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.

City hosts workshops over Ala Wai bridge

Ian Bauer — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:06:00 +0000

The Honolulu Department of Transportation Services will host two public workshop meetings this week regarding the planned design and construction of the $63.3 million Ala Wai Pedestrian Bridge.

Kamehameha Highway in Kaneohe closed in both directions after crash

Star-Advertiser Staff — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 19:20:00 +0000

Honolulu police have closed Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Haiku Road and Heeia Street in Kaneohe due to a vehicle crash this morning.

3 injured, 1 critically, in multi-vehicle crash in Nanakuli

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:30:00 +0000

Three men were injured, one critically, in a multi-vehicle crash in Nanakuli that led to gridlock on Farrington Highway Friday morning, authorities said.

Moped rider, 30, dies after solo Waikiki crash

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:20:00 +0000

A 30-year-old moped rider has died after a crash Wednesday night on Monsarrat Avenue in Waikiki.

3 killed in 2 separate weekend crashes on Hawaii island

None — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

It was a deadly weekend on Hawaii island roads with two separate vehicle crashes killing three people.

Four hospitalized after crash on H-1 freeway

Allison Schaefers — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:50:00 +0000

Four people were injured in a multi-vehicle collision, including two who suffered serious injuries, Saturday while traveling on the H-1 freeway westbound.

Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with e-bike in Kapolei

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:30:00 +0000

A motorcyclist is in serious condition after a collision with an e-bike rider in Kapolei Tuesday evening, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.

Driver dies, 2 seriously injured in high-speed Kaneohe crash

Star-Advertiser Staff — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:30:00 +0000

A 23-year-old man died and his two passengers were seriously injured in a high-speed crash in Kaneohe Tuesday night.

Multiple injuries in H-2 freeway collision involving big rig

Nina Wu — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000

A collision involving a big rig truck, a van and other vehicles on the H-2 freeway’s northbound lanes this morning has resulted in multiple injuries, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.

Pedestrian, 77, critical after being struck by car in Kaimuki crosswalk

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:40:00 +0000

Honolulu police say a 77-year-old woman is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon while in a marked crosswalk in Kaimuki.

Woman in serious condition following single-car accident near Red Hill

Allison Schaefers — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 02:15:00 +0000

A 34-year-old woman was taken to the hospital in serious condition by paramedics early this morning following a single-car accident, according to a Honolulu Emergency Medical Services report.

5 teens sent to the hospital after single-car rollover

Allison Schaefers — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 01:51:00 +0000

Five teens were transported to a trauma hospital following an early morning single-vehicle rollover accident, according to a Honolulu Emergency Medical Services report.

Kokua Line: Will Ala Moana Boulevard get more right-turn arrows?

Christine Donnelly — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Question: The Oct. 18 column (808ne.ws/4ebVEyQ) mentions only one intersection getting the right-turn green arrow onto Ala Moana Boulevard, but there are others that need it too. Will an arrow be installed at other intersections where right on red is no longer allowed? Or might the DOT revert to right-turn-on-a-red light being allowed at any of the intersections along Ala Moana Boulevard where they took it away?

Waikiki transit-priority lane to start construction, city says

Ian Bauer — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Starting next week, a mauka-side roadway lane dedicated to public and private buses, large trucks and bicycles will be installed on Waikiki’s Kuhio Avenue, city officials say.

Work continues on broken 20-inch water main in Waimanalo

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:30:00 +0000

Work to repair a water main continues today after the 20-inch line broke Friday morning, officials said.

Mother, 44, critical after solo collision in Haiku

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:39:00 +0000

Maui police say a 44-year-old mother is in critical condition after a solo car crash in Haiku early this morning with her 2-year-old toddler inside.

Police urge safety on Halloween; setting up DUI checkpoints

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:20:00 +0000

Police statewide are reminding the public not to drink and drive during the holidays, which are a deadly time on Hawaii roadways.

Woman, 76, dies after Waipahu hit-and-run collision

Star-Advertiser Staff — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000

A 76-year-old woman who sustained critical injuries in a hit-and-run accident Sunday morning near Farrington Highway and Pahu Street in Waipahu has died.

Hawaii County to study alternate route to and from Puna

None — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A study to identify possible alternate traffic routes out of Puna could begin in early 2025.

H-3 lane closure scheduled today for film production

Star-Advertiser Staff — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 01:23:00 +0000

State officials are advising motorists that a single, right-lane and shoulder will be closed on a portion of the H-3 freeway, Halawa bound, for a film production today.

Solo crash in Kailua leaves car resting on its side

Star-Advertiser Staff — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:17:00 +0000

Honolulu first responders were on the scene for a solo crash at Kailua Road on Sunday evening that resulted in a vehicle jumping the sidewalk and resting on its side against an iron fence and next to a tree.

Driver arrested after Waipahu hit-run critically injures woman

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +0000

A 76-year-old woman was critically injured in a hit-and-run collision early Sunday morning near Farrington Highway and Pahu Street in Waipahu.

Honolulu’s e-bike working group updates Council

Ian Bauer — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Following reports of the dangerous and unlawful operation of electric bicycles across Oahu, the City and County of Honolulu formed a working group to study how best to regulate the controversial machines and their often underage riders.

E-scooter rider, 50, seriously injured in collision with bus

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:30:00 +0000

A 50-year-old man riding an e-scooter is in serious condition after a collision with a bus, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.