A Friday night drive near Mililani Town Center ended in chaos when a multi-car crash sent three children to the hospital and left two adults shaken at the scene. Emergency crews rushed an eight-year-old girl to the emergency room with serious injuries, while a nine-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy were hospitalized in stable condition. Two adults were treated by paramedics but chose not to go by ambulance.
What officials reported
The collision unfolded just after 8 p.m. at the intersection of Lanikuhana Avenue and Makaimoimo Street, just below the Mililani Walmart, according to Daily Dispatch. Citing KITV ABC 4 Honolulu, the outlet noted that paramedics took the eight-year-old girl for emergency care and transported the other two children to hospitals in stable condition.
On-scene response and investigation
First responders remained on the scene for hours as officers documented the crash site and spoke with witnesses, according to a compiled incident summary. A local recap reported that officials have not yet released details about what sparked the collision or any contributing factors, and investigators stayed at the intersection while medics assisted the injured. Local Accident Reports carried the account of the response.
Traffic safety reminders
Crashes involving young passengers hit especially hard for communities across Oʻahu. The Honolulu Police Department’s Safer Roads, Together campaign urges drivers to slow down, buckle up, and avoid distractions, stressing that every trip home should be a safe one. Honolulu Police Department materials emphasize consistent seat belt use, lower speeds in residential areas, and fully focused driving.
Authorities had not released any additional information late Friday night. This story will be updated if officials provide more details. Our thoughts are with the injured children and their families as they begin to recover.
