16-Year-Old Dies in Single-Car Crash on Pali Highway
KAILUA, HI — A 16-year-old girl was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Pali Highway Thursday morning.
According to authorities, the crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. when Kalena Abelmann's vehicle veered off the roadway, plunging into a ravine. First responders from the Honolulu Fire Department arrived on the scene shortly thereafter but were unable to revive her.
Medical personnel confirmed the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses reported that weather conditions were clear at the time of the incident.
Emergency services closed one lane of Pali Highway for several hours while the scene was cleared and an investigation was conducted. The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Honolulu Police Department.
Kalena was a beloved member of her community, and further details will emerge as officials continue their work.