Pali Highway Crash Claims Life of 16-Year-Old
PAHOA, HI — Kalena Abelmann, 16, was killed in a single-car crash on the Pali Highway on Thursday morning.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 7:15 a.m. when Abelmann's vehicle veered off the roadway and fell into a ravine. Emergency responders from the Honolulu Fire Department arrived on the scene and confirmed the fatality. Medical aid was provided, but efforts were unsuccessful.
The crash caused significant lane closures on the Pali Highway as crews worked to recover the vehicle and conduct an investigation. No other vehicles were involved, and there were no additional injuries reported.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, according to the Honolulu Police Department.
Abelmann's family has expressed their grief through a statement from a family friend, highlighting their loss during this difficult time.