Car Accident OAHU Today Honolulu, Hawaiʻi — A multi‑vehicle collision on the H‑1 Freeway near the Kaamilo Street overpass in Aiea resulted in the death of a 27‑year‑old woman and left six others injured Tuesday afternoon, Honolulu authorities confirmed.
According to Emergency Medical Services, the crash occurred in the eastbound lanes just before the Kaamilo Overpass at approximately 1:40 p.m. HST. Emergency responders arriving at the scene pronounced the 27‑year‑old woman dead at the location.
Among those injured were:
- A 3‑year‑old boy and four adults — two women, ages 23 and 55, and a 28‑year‑old man — who were transported to nearby hospitals with serious injuries.
- Two additional men, ages 27 and 29, were treated and listed in stable condition.
The Hawaii Department of Transportation reported that the eastbound lanes were temporarily diverted to the Waimalu off‑ramp (Exit 10) as crews worked the scene and cleared wreckage. Motorists were urged to seek alternate routes and exercise caution in the area due to the ongoing emergency response.
Honolulu Police Department investigators remain on site, working to determine the cause and sequence of events that led to the multi‑car collision. Officials are expected to release further details, including any contributing factors such as speed, weather, or driver error, once the initial investigation is complete.
This deadly crash underscores continuing concerns about traffic safety along the H‑1 Freeway, a major transportation artery on Oʻahu that has seen multiple serious collisions in recent years.
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