WAILUKU, MAUI (HawaiiNewsNow) – A 25-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash early Sunday morning in Wailuku.
The collision occurred at approximately 1:47 a.m. on Kahekili Highway near Puuohala Road, according to authorities.
The man, identified as Chevis Pacheco-Carlos of Pukalani, was riding a white 2006 Kawasaki ZX-6R motorcycle southbound when he failed to navigate a curve, crossed the median, and struck a guardrail.
Pacheco-Carlos was pronounced dead at the scene due to sustained injuries. Officials confirmed he was wearing a helmet during the incident.
Investigators are examining the factors contributing to the crash, though the roles of speed, drugs, and alcohol have yet to be determined.
This incident marks the fourth traffic fatality in Maui County for 2023, compared to one at the same time last year.