Man struck while attempting to cross Kaumuali‘i Highway
Nov 04, 2024
KEKAHA, Hawaii (KHON2) -- A man was hospitalized on Sunday evening after a car struck him as he was crossing Kaumuali‘i Highway.
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According to Kaua‘i police, the incident happened in Kekaha around 7:20 p.m. when a 2020 Nissan SUV traveled westbound on the highway near Elepaio Road.
Multi-vehicle accident injures 3
As a result of the crash, officers closed both directions of the highway to conduct an on-scene investigation. The road was closed for almost two hours.
The man was later identified as a 79-year-old Princeville man. Paramedics took him to Wilcox Medical Center with serious injuries.
Officials said he is still at the hospital in stable condition.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any information is advised to contact Officer Henshaw at (808) 241-1616.
Anonymous tips can also be made by contacting Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi.
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The investigation is ongoing.