A 55-year-old Haiku woman who was critically injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Honoapiilani Highway on May 10 died a week later on May 17, according to Maui police. The collision happened near the North Kihei Road intersection after a southbound car crossed the grass median into oncoming traffic. She was first treated at Maui Memorial Medical Center, then flown to Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu for more advanced care. Authorities said she was not wearing a seatbelt and that investigators are still working to determine whether speed, drugs or alcohol were factors.
Crash details
According to a Maui Police Department release, the crash occurred at about 9:45 p.m. on May 10 when a gray 2015 Volkswagen Jetta drifted left across the grass median, sideswiping a white 2016 Dodge van before colliding head-on with a gray 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The Jetta’s operator sustained critical, life-threatening injuries, the Atlas driver suffered minor injuries and the van operator reported no injuries.
Medical transfer and death
Hawaii News Now reported that the driver was transported to Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu and died from her injuries on May 17. The outlet identified her as Teresa Campisi, 55, of Haiku. Its earlier coverage of the collision tracks with the preliminary account from law enforcement about the car crossing the median and the involvement of three vehicles.
Investigation and safety response
Per the Maui Police Department release, investigators are still working the case and are looking at whether speed, drugs or alcohol contributed to the crash. The department noted that this is Maui County’s third traffic fatality of 2026, compared with nine at the same time last year, and reminded motorists that the county is participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Click It or Ticket enforcement effort.
Officials urged drivers and passengers to buckle up, pointing out that seatbelt use is one of the simplest ways to prevent deaths in crashes. Anyone with information or video related to the collision is asked to contact the Maui Police Department’s non-emergency line. Police say the investigation remains active and they will release more details as they become available.
