HALAWA, HI (January 7, 2024) – A crash involving a box truck carrying propane tanks and a passenger van critically injured a 73-year-old woman Tuesday afternoon, December 31, on the H-1 Freeway near the Aiea off-ramp.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:40 p.m. in the westbound lanes. According to the Honolulu Police Department, the truck’s roll-up door became ajar while traveling westbound. The 33-year-old driver of the truck stopped to secure the door when his vehicle was rear-ended by a passenger van driven by the 73-year-old woman.
Firefighters extricated the woman from the van, and paramedics transported her to the hospital in critical condition. The truck driver was initially hospitalized in serious condition but was later upgraded to good condition. Two male passengers in the truck, ages 33 and 24, reported pain but declined medical treatment.
Police do not believe speed, drugs, or alcohol contributed to the crash. The investigation is ongoing.
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