HONOLULU (Island News) – Two individuals were hospitalized in critical condition following a three-vehicle collision on the H-1 Freeway on Sunday at 6:25 p.m.
The incident occurred westbound, near the airport area. Authorities stated a 32-year-old woman lost control of her vehicle while passing the airport off-ramp, sideswiping a 48-year-old man's vehicle. Witnesses reported that the woman was driving at a high rate of speed.
As a result, the man's vehicle overturned and struck the concrete median. The woman's car then came to a stop in lane one, where it was hit by another westbound vehicle driven by a 48-year-old woman. According to police, all three drivers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the collision.
The Honolulu Emergency Medical Services transported the 32-year-old woman and the 48-year-old man to a nearby hospital. The woman sustained critical injuries while the man's condition was also described as critical. The third driver was uninjured and remained at the scene.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash, with speed being a possible factor. Details regarding alcohol or drug involvement have not yet been confirmed. The investigation is ongoing.
Check back with Island News for further updates.