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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man dies from injuries after Kihei moped crash, is Maui County's 12th traffic death of 2025
KIHEI, Hawaiʻi (KHON2) — On Monday, June 2, a Maui man died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash in Kihei last week. Kenneth Gricus, 62, was identified as the driver who passed away. On May 28, around 10 a.m., he was traveling north on Liloa Drive when he 'lost control' and 'began to weave' while approaching a roundabout at the intersection of Piikea Avenue and Liloa Drive. Kaiser purchases Maui News building, newspaper to move out According to the Maui Police Department, Gricus' moped overturned and ejected him after he hit a curb near the southern crosswalk. The investigation revealed he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The investigation is ongoing. Gricus was taken to the Maui Memorial Medical Center in stable condition, where he later died in the early morning hours on Monday, June 2. 'The Maui Police Department extends our deepest condolences to Mr. Gricus' family and friends,' officials said Tuesday. MPD said Gricus was the 12th traffic death in Maui County for 2025. At this time last year, there were only seven reported traffic deaths in the county. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Maui Police hosting gun buyback event June 14 in Kahului
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Maui Police Department is teaming up with state and local partners for a gun buyback event aimed at getting unwanted firearms off the streets, no questions asked. Zippy's rolls out upgraded digital ordering experience, aims to bring locals home The event will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Maui County Service Center, located at 110 Alaihi Street in Kahului. The initiative offers a safe and anonymous way for residents to turn in firearms without having to show ID or explain where the weapons came from. Participants can stay in their vehicles throughout the process. Firearms must be unloaded and secured in a box or container in the trunk, where law enforcement officers will collect department is offering $100 gift cards for each handgun, rifle, shotgun, bump stock, or Glock switch turned in. More dangerous firearms including automatic weapons, semi-automatic assault-style rifles, and ghost guns will earn a $200 gift card. However, there's a cap of three gift cards per person, regardless of how many firearms are surrendered. There are a few ground rules: Ammunition will not be accepted. Licensed gun dealers and current or former law enforcement officers aren't eligible to participate. Officers at the scene have discretion to reject firearms or withhold gift cards. Free gun locks will also be handed out while supplies last. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news For more information, contact the Maui Police Department's Wailuku Community Policing Unit at 808-270-6597. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Maui man, 58, dies in 3-car collision in Kihei
A 58-year-old man died Tuesday night after being involved in a multi-vehicle collision on North Kihei Road, according to the Maui Police Department. Police said the collision occurred at about 7 :30 p.m., involving three men and three vehicles. The man who died at the scene was reported to be driving a silver 1998 Honda Civic sedan that crossed double-solid yellow lines while heading westbound on North Kihei Road. He then struck the rear of a 2019 Nissan Frontier pickup truck in the opposite lane, and subsequently collided head-on into the 2012 Toyota Camry sedan behind it. 'As a result of this collision, the operator of the Honda, a 58-year-old Wailuku male, sustained fatal injuries and succumbed to his injuries at the scene, ' said MPD in a news release. 'The victim's identity is currently being withheld pending next of kin notification.' The Nissan driver, a 54-year-old man from Kihai, and the Toyota Camry driver, a 53-year-old man from Kihei, were both taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center in stable condition for treatment of their injuries. Police said the man who died was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision, and that the airbag in the Honda did not deploy. The other two involved in the collision were wearing seat belts, but their airbags did not deploy, either. Police believe speed and alcohol were contributing factors at this time, but the determination of whether drugs were involved is pending. The investigation is ongoing. Police said this was Maui County's 11th traffic fatality this year, compared to five at the same time last year. See more : 1 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Maui man, 70, dies after being struck by pickup truck in Kihei
Maui police say a 70-year-old man has died after being struck Monday night by a pickup truck in Kihei. The incident occurred just after 9 p.m. at the intersection of East Lipoa Street and the east entrance of Kupaliki Loop in Kihei, according to the Maui Police Department. Based on a preliminary investigation, MPD said the driver of a pickup truck traveling eastbound on East Lipoa at a high rate of speed struck the man as he was crossing the road and then fled the scene. The man from Maalaea sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene, said MPD in a news release. 'Shortly after the incident, a concerned citizen reported a red 2023 Toyota Tacoma operating recklessly on Maui Veterans Highway, leaving the Kihei area, ' said MPD. 'Officers located the vehicle and contacted the driver, a 42-year-old Wailuku male.' Police arrested the driver on suspicion of first-degree negligent homicide and collisions involving death. He remains in custody at the Wailuku Police Station. MPD believes speed and alcohol are contributing factors to the collision. Police said this was Maui County's 10th traffic fatality this year, compared to five at the same time last year. See more : 0 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
West Maui sees return of annual event
MAUI COUNTY (KHON2) – The 55th Annual Maui Marathon is Sunday and it's returning to West Maui with a renewed commitment to supporting the local community. Ahead of that, Maui Marathon Health & Fitness Expo will take place at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa – this coming Friday and Saturday. 'We really pushed hard to try to get back to Kaanapali so we could help out the West Side and get some sense of normalcy again to the West Side with an event that they're very familiar with. We worked very hard with the Mayor's office and the Maui Police Department, who have been incredible working with us to bring this event back to the West Side,' said Race Director Jim Lynch. 'This is the first year that we're going to have all of our races start in Kaanapali, go out, and back. And it's going to go through Lahaina, on Highway 30 on Honoapiilani Highway. That's kind of exciting because it's going to be a much better course, faster and flatter. But to have this back in Kaanapali, our home and our familiarity, is just absolutely amazing.' And it's not too late to sign up. 'Registration closes on the 21st, but people if they still want to do one of our events, the full, half, 10k, 5k, they can sign up at the expo and that's going to be at the Westin Maui Resort and Spa,' explains Lynch. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
