Single-car collision damages utility pole in Laie, closes part of Kamehameha Highway

Single-car collision damages utility pole in Laie, closes part of Kamehameha Highway

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A single-car collision in Laie damaged a utility pole in Laie early Sunday morning.

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HPD has closed Kamehameha Highway in the area of Pounders Beach in Laie due to the traffic collision. A telephone pole was hit and is laying across the entire highway.

Vehicular traffic is being turned around in both directions. Foot traffic is also not permitted.

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According to Hawaiian Electric, repairs to the telephone pole may take the entire day.

Officials are asking travelers to plan accordingly and avoid the area entirely until further notice.

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