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Lahaina Today
By the People, for the People
Lahaina Man Dies After Weekend Traffic Crash on Honoapiʻilani Highway
Police say speed was a factor in the collision that claimed the life of 59-year-old Thomas Lindsey.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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A 59-year-old Lahaina man, Thomas Lindsey, has died from injuries sustained in a weekend traffic collision on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in West Maui. According to police, Lindsey's vehicle rear-ended another car, causing his vehicle to roll over and block the northbound lanes. Lindsey initially refused medical treatment, but later died at the hospital on Sunday.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices, especially on Maui's winding highways. The investigation into the role of speed, drugs, or alcohol in the crash is ongoing, and the community is mourning the loss of a local resident.
The details
On Saturday, February 7, 2026, around 5:59 p.m., Lindsey was driving a 2005 Nissan Altima southbound on the Honoapiʻilani Highway when he rear-ended a 2023 Kia Soul, also traveling south. Lindsey's vehicle then crossed into oncoming traffic and rolled over onto its passenger side, blocking the northbound lanes. Lindsey was found unconscious and treated for a leg injury, but refused further medical care. The next morning, medics responded to Lindsey's home and transported him to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries at 3:30 p.m. on February 8.
- The crash occurred around 5:59 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
- Lindsey died at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
The players
Thomas Lindsey
A 59-year-old man from Lahaina, Maui, who was the operator of the vehicle involved in the fatal crash.
Kia Soul Occupants
An 82-year-old woman driving the Kia Soul and an 83-year-old male passenger, both from New York, who reported no injuries.
What’s next
The Maui Police Department is continuing its investigation into the role of speed, drugs, or alcohol in the crash that claimed Lindsey's life.
The takeaway
This tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, especially on Maui's winding highways. The community extends its condolences to Lindsey's family and friends during this difficult time.
