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KANEOHE, Honolulu County, Hawaii, Oct. 29, 2026 — Seven people were hurt on Wednesday afternoon, October 28, in a head-on crash on Kamehameha Highway in Kaneohe that shut down the roadway in both directions during rainy weather.
The crash happened around 3:45 p.m. near Coral Kingdom, in the vicinity of 4966 Kamehameha Highway. The Honolulu Police Department responded to the scene, and Honolulu Fire Department crews and Emergency Medical Services units were sent to treat the injured.
EMS treated seven patients at the scene. Three were given advanced life support: two women ages 49 and in their 60s, and a 54-year-old man, and all three were taken to a hospital in serious condition. Four other patients, three women and a man, were treated and transported in stable condition.
Kamehameha Highway was closed in both directions while crews worked the crash and cleared the scene. It reopened just after 6:40 p.m. No cause has been released, and it remains unclear how many vehicles were involved beyond the head-on nature of the collision. The crash remains under investigation.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What injuries are commonly seen in head-on crashes?
Head-on collisions frequently cause chest, head, and leg injuries, along with internal injuries from the force of impact. Patients are commonly transported for emergency evaluation even when injuries aren't immediately visible.
What typically causes head-on collisions?
These crashes can result from a vehicle crossing the center line, poor visibility, wet roads, or driver error. Weather conditions, such as rain reducing traction and visibility, can also play a role.
Why do head-on crashes tend to cause serious injuries?
Because both vehicles are typically moving toward each other, the combined speed at impact is higher than in most other crash types, which increases the force transferred to occupants.
How can drivers lower the chance of a head-on collision?
Staying alert in poor weather, slowing down on wet roads, and keeping a safe distance from the center line can help. Avoiding distractions and fatigue behind the wheel also matters.
