Two Injured in Multi-Car Collision on H-1 Freeway

HONOLULU (Hawaii News Now) – A nine-vehicle crash occurred near the Kaahumanu Overpass on the H-1 Freeway early Wednesday, injuring two individuals and temporarily obstructing three eastbound lanes. First responders were notified of the collision around 8 a.m., as video footage showed multiple cars clustered together near the median.

Honolulu Emergency Medical Services reported that paramedics treated an 88-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman at the scene; both are currently in stable condition. Ezralei Eugenio, who was caught in westbound traffic en route to work, witnessed the incident and shared her emotional response. “When I realized it was a collision, it was really devastating… things can happen so quickly and it can change people’s lives really fast,” she remarked. The Honolulu Police Department is still investigating the cause of the accident. All eastbound lanes were reopened by 9:45 a.m.