Man arrested for driving under the influence in wreck on H-1 Freeway

Glenn Honda | |

HONOLULU, HI – A driver was arrested following a crash in Honolulu early Thursday morning that left another driver critically injured.

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports the wreck happened on the westbound H-1 Freeway near Vineyard Boulevard.  A police investigation determined that a 35-year-old man was trying to exit onto the Vineyard off-ramp at about 4:11 a.m., collided with another car, and then struck a guardrail.  The impact caused the second car to crash into a cement wall and then roll over.

The driver of the second vehicle, a 68-year-old man, had to be extricated by firefighters and was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition. A 25-year-old passenger was hospitalized in serious condition.

The 35-year-old driver was not injured.  Police said he was found to have been under the influence and was arrested on suspicion of first-degree negligent injury and operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant.

The H-1 westbound Vineyard Boulevard off-ramp was shut down while the wreck was being cleared.

Speed and alcohol appear to have been contributing factors, according to investigators.

If you have been the victim of a car crash caused by someone driving under the influence, turn to the knowledgeable Hawaii car accident lawyers at Recovery Law Center to handle your legal affairs. Our priority is fighting for the resources that injury victims need to move forward with their lives. To schedule a free consultation where we can discuss your case in detail, call us at (808) 427-3088 or contact us online.


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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