On Sunday, a morning drive in Kailua turned into a serious emergency when a 65-year-old man was hit by a car at the intersection of Kalanianaole Highway and Keolu Drive. The accident left him with major injuries and briefly slowed traffic in the area.
What Officials Reported
According to the Honolulu Star‑Advertiser, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services crews arrived at about 8:15 a.m., treated the man at the scene, then transported him to a hospital for further care. The paper reported that his injuries were described as serious and that he was not identified. The crash was reported at the intersection of Kalanianaole Highway and Keolu Drive in Kailua.
Crash History On Keolu Drive
Keolu Drive and nearby stretches of Kalanianaole Highway have seen other serious incidents in recent years. The Honolulu Police Department documented a critical moped crash on Keolu Drive in October that left the rider in critical condition. The department’s traffic-media advisories track collisions and road closures in the area, underscoring long-standing safety concerns along the corridor. Local residents and transportation advocates have previously raised concerns about speed and visibility at certain intersections.
Details Still Limited
The initial report did not include information about the vehicle involved, whether the driver might face charges, or additional details about the circumstances of the crash, the Honolulu Star‑Advertiser noted. Police and city officials had not released further information at the time of publication. This story will be updated if authorities issue additional details or a formal statement.
