On August 4, 2024, at about 11:00 P.M., a critical motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles occurred on Kamehameha Highway in the Kaneohe area.

It was reported to the Honolulu Police Department, Traffic Division, Vehicular Homicide Section that a 26-year-old male motorist was traveling westbound on William Henry Road, prior to Kamehameha Highway and broadsided a 30-year-olf female motorist.  The 30-year-old female motorist was heading southbound on Kamehameha Highway when the collision occurred.

As a result of the collision the 30-year-old female operator was injured and subsequently transported by Emergency Medical Services to an area hospital in critical condition.  Her 21-year-old male passenger was subsequently transported to an area hospital in good condition.

The 26-year-old male motorist was also injured and was subsequently transported by Emergency Medical Services to an area hospital in critical condition.

At this time speed, appears to be a contributing factor in this collision. It is unknown if either drugs or alcohol were contributing factors.

The investigation is ongoing.