The 37-year-old motorcyclist died after the Friday night collision in Kihei, and police say the driver of the other vehicle was not hurt.
KIHEI, HI - October 26, 2026
A 37-year-old Kihei motorcyclist died after a crash with a 2013 Ford Edge on Friday night, according to police. Police said the Ford's 18-year-old driver was not hurt. Hawaii News Now reported that the death is the 11th traffic fatality in Maui County this year.
Key Facts
- Date: Friday night (around 7:34 p.m.), first reported October 26, 2026
- Location: Piilani Highway near Kaonoulu Street, Kihei, Maui County, Hawaii
- Type of crash: Collision between a motorcycle and a car
- Vehicles involved: 2013 Ford Edge; motorcycle
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (the motorcyclist); the Ford driver was not injured
- Responding agencies: Maui police
- Reported by: Hawaii News Now
Crash Overview
Police said the 18-year-old driver of the Ford was making a left turn from Kaonoulu Street toward northbound Piilani Highway when a southbound motorcycle struck the car. The collision happened around 7:34 p.m.
The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old Kihei man, was thrown from the bike and transported to Maui Memorial Medical Center. Doctors there declared him dead. Authorities are withholding his name until relatives have been told.
Hawaii News Now reported that the death brings Maui County's 2026 traffic fatality count to 11, compared with 14 at the same point last year.
People Involved
- Driver: An 18-year-old Kihei man driving a 2013 Ford Edge. Police said he was not injured.
- Motorcyclist: A 37-year-old Kihei man. Police said he was wearing a helmet. He died at the hospital.
Investigation Status
Maui police are investigating the crash. Police said the Ford driver was arrested for third-degree negligent injury and later released while the investigation continues. Police also said that speed, drugs and alcohol have not yet been ruled in or out as factors. Their probe is still active.