Tragedy struck Kuamo‘o Road near Melia Street on Tuesday when a head-on collision resulted in the death of a young woman and injuries to another driver, as reported by Kaua‘i County's official press release. Moani Kalima, a 25-year-old from Anahola, was pronounced dead at Wilcox Medical Center after her 2006 Honda sedan veered into oncoming traffic and crashed into a 2019 Nissan van.
The accident, which occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m., involved the Honda sedan crossing the centerline, resulting in the tragic incident. The van's 50-year-old driver from Kapa‘a sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated accordingly. The Kaua‘i Police Department's Traffic Safety Section shut down the road for about 2.5 hours for an investigation, and they highlighted that speed appears to be a crucial factor in the accident, with toxicology results pending to determine whether impairment was also a cause. This marked the seventh traffic fatality on the island this year, according to the county's official website.
Authorities are calling for witnesses of the fatal collision to come forward. Officer Himongala can be contacted at (808) 241-1617 regarding any information related to the crash, while anonymity can be maintained through Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi at (808) 246-8300, the Crime Stoppers website, and the Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi P3 Tips Mobile App.
