HONOLULU (KHNL) - A woman is in critical condition following an early morning accident, on Moanalua Freeway.
Police say the single car accident happened shortly about 2:40 a.m., near the Fort Shafter off-ramp.
Initial reports indicate the car hit an embankment and tree, then flipped over. Medics took the 20-year-old woman to the hospital in critical condition. They also took a 17-year-old boy to the hospital, in serious condition.
The driver, a 20-year-old man, was treated for minor injuries.
At this time, investigators believe speed and alcohol may be factors in the crash. They also say the car may have been involved in a road race.
Police arrested the driver.
--our hearts are with you Const.
omfg i cant believe this. its a good thing jessica wasnt the one in the car. i mean, i know thats hew ex boyfriend (the driver) and her baby daddy, and imagine if they were still together and that was her in the car pregnant and all...(knock on wood) omg i dont even wanna think about it. good thing then theyre not together. i mean, even tho i didnt like her because of what she did when donna was like seeing elden and stuff lol. still. im glad it wasnt her in that car. but im sad that it had to be Const.
MOANALUA (KHNL) - A car crash on Oahu badly injured a young woman and teenaged boy. Police say they may be the victims of a reckless driver.
Honolulu Police say the driver is 20-years-old. Officers arrested Matthew Bailey Monday morning for driving under the influence and for negligent injury.
Now, the search is on for the other car that investigators say may have played a role in the crash.
It was a car crash so severe, the rooftop collapsed. Police say Bailey was driving a 1994 White Honda and was going eastbound on Moanalua freeway near the Red Hill off-ramp.
Around 2:40 a.m., investigators say the car flipped over after it struck an embankment, and hit a tree.
Paramedics took two passengers to the hospital: a 20-year-old female in critical condition, and a 17-year-old male in serious condition.
The driver suffered only minor injuries.
"Speed and alcohol were involved, or were contributing factors in the collision. Also, we believe that the vehicle involved may have been involved in a road race prior to the collision," said Maj. Clayton Kau of the Honolulu Police Department.
Police closed three eastbound lanes of Moanalua freeway to investigate the crash.
It took four hours before lanes re-opened.
To help alleviate backups during the morning rush hour, crews opened up the zipper lane to all traffic.
"It's a very rare occasion and we do it very cautiously, but we have done it. I believe this is the third time we've done it in the last two years," said Brennon Morioka, Director of the State Department of Transportation.
So far this year, 31 people have died in traffic collisions on Oahu roads. That's more deaths than all of 2008, which had 21 traffic deaths. 2007 had 37 traffic fatalities.
The hope is these statistics will not include the two passengers hospitalized, as they fight for a speedy recovery.
Police released Bailey pending further investigation.
If you saw the crash, or the other car that may have been racing with the honda that crashed, Honolulu police urge you to call CrimeStoppers immediately.
Honolulu Police say the driver is 20-years-old. Officers arrested Matthew Bailey Monday morning for driving under the influence and for negligent injury.
Now, the search is on for the other car that investigators say may have played a role in the crash.
It was a car crash so severe, the rooftop collapsed. Police say Bailey was driving a 1994 White Honda and was going eastbound on Moanalua freeway near the Red Hill off-ramp.
Around 2:40 a.m., investigators say the car flipped over after it struck an embankment, and hit a tree.
Paramedics took two passengers to the hospital: a 20-year-old female in critical condition, and a 17-year-old male in serious condition.
The driver suffered only minor injuries.
"Speed and alcohol were involved, or were contributing factors in the collision. Also, we believe that the vehicle involved may have been involved in a road race prior to the collision," said Maj. Clayton Kau of the Honolulu Police Department.
Police closed three eastbound lanes of Moanalua freeway to investigate the crash.
It took four hours before lanes re-opened.
To help alleviate backups during the morning rush hour, crews opened up the zipper lane to all traffic.
"It's a very rare occasion and we do it very cautiously, but we have done it. I believe this is the third time we've done it in the last two years," said Brennon Morioka, Director of the State Department of Transportation.
So far this year, 31 people have died in traffic collisions on Oahu roads. That's more deaths than all of 2008, which had 21 traffic deaths. 2007 had 37 traffic fatalities.
The hope is these statistics will not include the two passengers hospitalized, as they fight for a speedy recovery.
Police released Bailey pending further investigation.
If you saw the crash, or the other car that may have been racing with the honda that crashed, Honolulu police urge you to call CrimeStoppers immediately.
video link ^^^^^^ gave me goose bumps.
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