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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: October 7, 2025
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COUNTY OF KAUA'I
KAUA'I POLICE DEPARTMENT
ELLIOTT K. KE - CHIEF OF POLICE
(808) 241-1900
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Driver in Critical Condition Following Single-Vehicle Crash in Līhu‘e
LĪHU‘E – A 62-year-old man from Keālia remains in critical condition following a single-vehicle crash.
At approximately 9:30 p.m. on October 6, 2025, officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Kūhiō Highway and Kāpule Highway. A 2004 Chevrolet truck was traveling eastbound on Kūhiō Highway when the driver lost control, striking a traffic barrier, a traffic signal pole, a metal gate, and a wooden fence. Authorities believe the driver may have suffered a medical emergency prior to losing control of the vehicle.
Medics initially transported the driver to Wilcox Medical Center, where he was later flown to Straub Medical Center for further treatment.
Speed and impairment do not appear to be factors in the crash.
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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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