Motorcycle crash marks Maui’s 11th traffic fatality in 2026
The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old Kihei man, was ejected and taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Motorcycle crash on Piilani Highway near Kaonoulu Street marks Maui's 11th traffic fatality in 2026, compared to 14 at the same time last year. The collision occurred around 7:34 p.m. on Piilsani Highway, with an 18-year-old Kihei man driving a 2013 Ford Edge turning left onto the northbound road when a motorcycle collided with the vehicle. The motorcyclist, a 37-year old Kihei resident, was ejected and taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The Ford driver was not injured and was arrested for third-degree negligent injury and later released pending further investigation. Police have not yet determined whether speed, drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.
Published : 23 hours ago by HNN Staff in Auto
Police said the collision happened around 7:34 p.m. on Piilani Highway near Kaonoulu Street.
Investigators said an 18-year-old Kihei man driving a 2013 Ford Edge was turning left from Kaonoulu Stre... [886 symbols]
Topics: Traffic
