With the spate of recent fatal crashes on Hawaii roads, including a head-on collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway Thursday, traffic deaths in the state have now surpassed the total for 2024, state transportation official said.

As of today, and with over two months left in the year, Hawaii has recorded 106 traffic-related deaths, four more than 102 in all of 2024, according to the Hawaii Department of Transportation.

State officials are urging all road users to obey traffic laws such as speed limits, ride and drive sober, reduce distractions and wear their seat belts and helmets.

“We are committed to reaching our goal of zero traffic deaths – with infrastructure it will take decades of rebuilding systems to separate users and manage speeds to make it harder to drive, bike, or walk dang

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