Three Pedestrians Injured in Vehicle Collision on Ho‘owili Road
PO‘IPŪ – Three pedestrians suffered injuries following a vehicle collision Sunday evening.
On December 21, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a 2016 Ram truck traveling southbound on Ho‘owili Road crossed the centerline and struck three pedestrians walking on the northbound shoulder.
The pedestrians, a 43-year-old man, a 43-year-old woman, and a child, were transported to Wilcox Medical Center. The adults were admitted with serious injuries, while the child was treated and released.
The operator of the truck, Nita Fostanes, 52, of Hanapēpē, was uninjured and arrested for the offense of Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant, Reckless Driving, Inattention to Driving, and three counts of Negligent Injury in the First Degree. Preliminary investigation indicates that speed does not appear to be a contributing factor, and toxicology results are pending. Ho‘owili Road was closed for approximately one hour while the Kaua‘i Police Department’s Traffic Safety Section conducted an on-scene investigation.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is urged to call Officer Henshaw at (808) 241-1616. Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide information by calling Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi at (808) 246-8300, submitting a tip at crimestopperskauai.org, or through the Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi P3 Tips Mobile App.
The Kaua‘i Police Department reminds the public that impaired or distracted driving can have severe consequences. Help make this holiday season safe for everyone by remaining alert, following all traffic laws, and never operating a vehicle under the influence.
Nita Fostanes, 52, of Hanapēpē, was arrested for the offense of Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant, Reckless Driving, Inattention to Driving, and three counts of Negligent Injury in the First Degree.
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