Man critically injured after crashing into Pupukea utility pole

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A driver was critically injured after crashing into two utility poles in Pupukea Wednesday.

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The Honolulu Fire Department said crews responded to the single-vehicle crash on Pupukea Road just before 7:40 a.m.

Firefighters arrived to find the driver partially ejected and pinned inside and underneath the vehicle, which had come to rest on its side after crashing through two utility poles.

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Crews stabilized the vehicle and used hydraulic rescue tools to free the driver. The extrication was completed at 8:53 a.m., and the patient was turned over to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services for treatment.

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HFD said no firefighters were injured during the response.