Accident knocks down telephone pole, closes Kaumualii Highway in Lihue
An accident overnight in Lihue knocked down a telephone pole and closed Kaumualii Highway in both directions.
Shortly before midnight Thursday, police said a Ford pickup truck driven by a 52-year-old Kalaheo woman veered off the highway while traveling north and struck the pole on the shoulder between Anonui Street and Puhi Road.
The woman was not seriously hurt, but the pole fell over the roadway, blocking lanes in both directions.
The highway has been closed since 12:30 a.m. while a Hawaiian Telcom crew works to replace the pole.
Police said the highway was expected to reopen by 9 a.m. today. Meanwhile, traffic was diverted onto Puhi Road and the Kipu Bypass Road.
Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays and to proceed with caution in the area.
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What is the problem with these drivers that are veering off the road and knocking over poles (light, telephone), fire hydrants, and even people? They should be FINED heavily for all the damage they cause and jailed for a long time when hurting people.