ANAHOLA Three males died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Kuhio Highway in Anahola early Saturday morning.
ANAHOLA — Three males died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Kuhio Highway in Anahola early Saturday morning.
Their identities have not yet been released.
Police responded to Anahola near Whalers General Store about 12:20 a.m. Speed appears to be a factor in the crash, a press release said.
A gray Toyota pickup truck appeared to have traveled southbound at a high rate of speed, crossed over to the northbound lane, struck a guardrail, and landed upside down in the vicinity of the store, according to a preliminary investigation.
The male driver, 20, and two of the occupants, both 16, were pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
“There are no words that can properly express the sorrow and emptiness that many of us feel about this morning’s heartbreaking tragedy that took the lives of three of our very own young men who had their whole lives ahead of them,” said Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami.
“Our entire island is mourning alongside the family and loved ones of these three young men. Our hearts and prayers are with them during this very difficult time.”
Police continue to investigate the cause of the crash.
