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Kihei, HI (May 11, 2026) – A motor vehicle crash involving three vehicles occurred on Sunday night, May 10, around 9:45 p.m. on Honoapiilani Hwy near the intersection of North Kihei Rd. Emergency units responded to the scene after reports of a severe collision involving multiple drivers.
A gray 2015 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling southbound on Honoapiilani Hwy when it approached the intersection area. The vehicle drifted left across a grass median and entered oncoming traffic. It first sideswiped a white 2016 Dodge van before striking a gray 2022 Volkswagen Atlas head-on.
The driver of the Jetta, a 55-year-old woman from Haiku, suffered critical, life-threatening injuries. She was taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center for urgent treatment. The driver of the Volkswagen Atlas, a 32-year-old man from Wailuku, sustained minor injuries and was also transported to Maui Memorial Medical Center in stable condition.
The driver of the Dodge van, a 42-year-old man from Lahaina, reported no injuries at the scene. Authorities noted that the Jetta driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, while the other drivers were properly restrained.
The involvement of speed, drugs, or alcohol has not yet been determined. The police continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with those injured as they continue to recover.
What Happens After a Multi-Vehicle Highway Collision?
After a multi-vehicle crash on a highway, investigators typically focus on the sequence of events that led to the impact. This includes reviewing vehicle positions, roadway layout, and movement patterns just before the collision occurred. Each driver’s direction of travel is also documented to help reconstruct the incident.
Injuries are another key part of early reports. Medical updates from hospitals may later provide more clarity on the severity of harm suffered by those involved. Even when some drivers appear stable at the scene, conditions can change after evaluation.
Road conditions and visibility often play a role in understanding how a crash developed. Investigators may also consider whether any vehicles crossed lanes or entered opposing traffic before the impact occurred.
