Near Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

On Thursday, October 31, 2024, at approximately 5:55 a.m., a motor vehicle collision occurred on West Kuiaha Road in Haiku.

Preliminary investigation reveals that a grey 2015 Kia Sorento was traveling southbound on West Kuiaha Road when it veered right off the roadway. The Kia struck a fence on the roadway shoulder and overturned, landing on its roof back in the southbound lane of the roadway.

As a result of this collision, the operator of the Sorento, a 44-year-old female, and her 2-year-old female passenger, both of Kahului, were extricated from the vehicle by good Samaritans. The operator was found to be unresponsive at the scene and transported to Maui Memorial Medical Center in critical condition, where she remains receiving treatment. The 2-year-old sustained no injuries as a result of the collision. She was evaluated and released.

Investigation reveals that:

The operator and passenger were properly restrained at the time of the collision.

The involvement of speed, alcohol, and drugs has not been determined yet, as the investigation remains ongoing.