Woman dies after being hit by box truck on highway in Lihue

Glenn Honda | |

KAUAI, HI – Kauai police and firefighters responded to the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident in Lihue early Thursday morning, reports the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.

Investigators said the victim was a woman who was walking in the northbound lane of Kapule Highway  near mile marker 2.5 at about 4:50 a.m.  She was struck there by a Ford E-350 box truck.  The woman, who has not yet been publicly identified, was declared dead at the scene.

The driver of the box truck, reportedly a 34-year-old Kapaa woman, was not injured.

Kapule Highway was shut down between Ahukini Road and Kuhio Highway for about two hours for the crash investigation.

At the Recovery Law Center, our knowledgeable legal team has extensive experience helping people who have been the victims of pedestrian accidents. So if you have been injured after being struck by a vehicle, our Hawaii pedestrian accident lawyers can evaluate your situation to determine your options for seeking financial compensation. To schedule a free consultation, 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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