Police identify pedestrian killed in Kahului collision

Sep 13, 2026

Maui police have named the woman killed while crossing a street in Kahului, a reminder of the risks pedestrians face on the island's main roads at night.

  • A 61-year-old woman from Wailuku, Lynette Kealoha, was hit by a car while crossing Kaahumanu Avenue near South Papa Avenue.
  • The crash happened Wednesday night, and she died at the scene.
  • The driver, a 70-year-old man from Wailuku, was not hurt.
  • This is Maui County's eighth traffic death this year, down from 12 at the same point last year.

Outlook: Police are expected to continue investigating the crash, with no charges announced so far.

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