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Accident shuts down lanes on Route 19 near Lali Street in south Hilo

Glenn Honda | January 16, 2026 |

HILO, HI – The Hawaii Police Department alerted drivers to an accident affecting traffic on Route 19 in south Hilo on Thursday.

The police advisory stated that drivers should avoid Route 19 near Lali Street to Paukaa Drive. The closure was expected to last for about three hours while authorities responded and cleared the scene.

An update released at 9:35 p.m. said that all lanes had been reopened and normal traffic flow resumed. There was no immediate word on whether anyone had been injured in the crash.

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Author Glenn T. Honda

For over 29 years, attorney Glenn Honda has helped people injured in accidents throughout Hawaii get the best outcome for their case, whether it’s maximizing their settlement, or balancing costs and risks vs. putting the whole experience behind them. As the founding attorney of the Recovery Law Center, he is passionate about helping his clients with their physical, emotional and financial recovery. Mr. Honda will fight to get you coverage for your medical bills, lost wages, damaged property and other costs related to your accident.

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Accident shuts down lanes on Route 19 near Lali Street in south Hilo

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