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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: February 22, 2024
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COUNTY OF KAUA'I
KAUA'I POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK - CHIEF OF POLICE
(808) 241-1600
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Traffic incident in Princeville causes temporary closure of Kūhiō Highway
PRINCEVILLE – Police responded to a single-vehicle traffic incident that occurred in the vicinity of Hanalei Plantation Road on Wednesday, Feb. 21, which resulted in the closure of Kūhiō Highway.
At approximately 1:30 p.m., a 2004 Lexus multi-purpose vehicle with two occupants was traveling northbound on Kūhiō Highway when the vehicle crossed the center line and struck the southbound embankment. The vehicle spun around and came to a stop in the center of the road, obstructing traffic in both directions. Both occupants were treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries and transported to the Wilcox Memorial Hospital.
Kūhiō Highway was closed for approximately one hour as first responders worked to clear the roadway.
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Media Contact:
If you are a member of the media with an inquiry for the Kaua‘i Police Department or its representatives, please email kpdpio@kauai.gov. Mahalo!
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