ANAHOLA — A three-car crash on Wednesday night resulted in the temporary closure of Kuhio Highway between Anahola and Kealia, and the arrest of an Anahola woman.
ANAHOLA — A three-car crash on Wednesday night resulted in the temporary closure of Kuhio Highway between Anahola and Kealia, and the arrest of an Anahola woman.
No major injuries were reported.
The incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. According to a preliminary investigation, a northbound Honda SUV was driving along the shoulder of the southbound lane on Kuhio Highway, near mile marker 12, when it struck an oncoming Subaru SUV. The impact subsequently caused a southbound Mazda pickup truck to crash into the Subaru.
The crash caused major damages to all three vehicles.
The driver of the Honda, 19-year-old Carmen Rodarte of Anahola, did not report any injuries and was arrested at the scene for suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. She was taken into custody and released after posting $750 in bail.
The male driver of the Subaru, age 45, of Oahu, reported no injuries. The 85-year-old driver of the pickup truck, and his 78-year-old female passenger, both of Anahola, also reported no major injuries. They were all checked by medics and released at the scene.
Police officers closed Kuhio Highway for about 40 minutes while the scene was investigated and cleared of debris.
The investigation remains ongoing.
