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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: April 9, 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 Hanapēpē results in roadway closure
HANAPĒPĒ – A traffic incident that occurred at approximately 2:40 p.m on Friday resulted in the closure of Kaumualiʻi Highway in Hanapēpē.
On Apr. 5, at approximately 2:40 p.m., a green Toyota Tacoma was traveling westbound on Kaumuali‘i Highway when the vehicle crossed the center line and collided head on with a Yamaguchi School Bus.
The driver of the Toyota, a 69-year-old female of Kekaha, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated and released at the scene by responding medics.
The driver of the school bus and a single juvenile passenger did not report any injuries.
Traffic on Kaumuali‘i Highway was alternated for approximately 45 minutes. Once a tow truck arrived, the roadway was closed for approximately 25 minutes as crews worked to clear both vehicles from the roadway.
The crash remains under police investigation.
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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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