Wailuku Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash on Wailea Alanui Drive
WAILEA, Maui – A 44-year-old man died in a motorcycle accident on Wailea Alanui Drive at approximately 9:36 p.m. on Sunday, authorities reported.
Matthew Adamson of Wailuku was riding a 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he lost control, veered off the road, and struck a curb, according to the Maui Police Department. He was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene.
Police confirmed Adamson was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, and speed is suspected as a contributing factor. This incident marks Maui County's 10th traffic fatality of the year, compared to 12 fatalities at the same time last year.
The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released.