A 59-year-old man is in critical condition after a three-vehicle crash on Hawaii Island, which is bad news for him and a reminder of the risks at that intersection.

• The crash happened just after 5 p.m. at Kuauli Road and Highway 11 in Kurtistown.
• A Kia turning left onto the highway failed to yield to a van.
• The van struck the Kia, then hit a third car.
• The 59-year-old Kia driver was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
• Police do not believe speed or impairment played a role.

Outlook: Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.