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HONOLULU, Honolulu County, Hawaii, Nov. 9, 2026 — A 74-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition after a multi-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon, November 8, on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in Honolulu. The crash shut down the right and center eastbound lanes near the Ala Napunani St underpass.
Honolulu police said the collision happened in the eastbound lanes of the freeway near the Ala Napunani St underpass and involved multiple vehicles. Honolulu EMS said the 74-year-old man was treated and transported in serious condition after his vehicle struck a parked vehicle on the shoulder of the freeway.
The Hawaii Department of Transportation asked drivers to proceed with caution through the area, merge over when it was safe to do so, and use alternate routes where possible while crews worked the scene. All eastbound lanes at the Ala Napunani St underpass reopened by 2:20 p.m. that day.
No other injuries have been reported, and further details, including what led up to the crash, have not been released. The investigation remains open.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do chain-reaction, multi-vehicle crashes happen?
They usually start when one vehicle slows suddenly, stalls, or strikes an object or another car, leaving following drivers little time to react before more vehicles collide.
How can drivers avoid getting caught in a pile-up like this one?
Keeping a safe following distance, watching traffic several car lengths ahead, and slowing down near merge points or lane closures can give drivers more time to stop safely.
What should I do if I'm stopped near a crash on the freeway?
Turn on hazard lights, stay in the vehicle if it's safe, and move as far from moving traffic as possible. If directed by authorities to merge or detour, do so as soon as it's safe.
Does low visibility or weather contribute to multi-car crashes?
Reduced visibility from rain, glare, or darkness can shorten the time drivers have to react, which is one reason officials urge reduced speed and extra caution in congested freeway sections.
