Man, 31, killed by fallen tree in Waimānalo during Hurricane Lowell

Sep 10, 2026

A 31-year-old man died in Waimānalo after a tree fell on him during Hurricane Lowell, the second storm-related death now under review in Hawaii.

  • The Honolulu medical examiner ruled the death the result of multiple blunt force injuries from the fallen tree.
  • He was found unresponsive underneath the tree on Monday night.
  • A 74-year-old man was also found unresponsive near a fish pond on Kauai.
  • The deaths point to the danger of falling trees and flooding during the storm, not just high winds.

Outlook: Officials are expected to confirm whether the Kauai death is also tied to the storm as cleanup and damage assessments continue.

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