Man, 23, killed in motorcycle accident in Lihuʻe
Jan 27, 2025
LIHUʻE, Hawaii (KHON2) -- A 23-year-old man was killed following a single-motorcycle traffic incident at around 11 p.m. on Jan. 26.
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The man was operating his 2008 Honda motorcycle eastbound on Kaumualiʻi Highway near Hoʻomana Road in Lihuʻe when he lost control of his bike, crashing.
Good Samaritans were administering CPR to the man upon arrival of first responders. The biker was transported to Wilcox Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The crash resulted in the closure of Kaumualiʻi Highway in both directions for approximately two hours while KPD investigated the scene.
While the investigation remains ongoing, speed and weather conditions appear to be suspected factors in the crash.
This is Kauaʻi's first traffic fatality of the year.
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Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to call Officer Henshaw at (808) 241-1616. Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide information by calling Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi at (808) 246-8300 or their website.
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