PUKALANI, Hawaii — Maui police have arrested 31-year-old Kaleo Kubo, the suspected driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed 19-year-old Mason Pang on Haleakala Highway last week.
Deadly Crash on Haleakala Highway
According to the Maui Police Department (MPD), the crash happened around 12:15 a.m. Wednesday when Kubo allegedly made a left turn from Old Haleakala Highway onto westbound Haleakala Highway, colliding head-on with another vehicle.
Mason Pang, 19, suffered critical injuries and later died at the scene. A 32-year-old woman, who was reportedly a passenger in Kubo’s vehicle, was also injured in the collision.
Suspect Fled and Later Arrested
Authorities said Kubo fled the scene on foot following the crash, prompting an intensive multi-day search. On Monday, December 15, police confirmed that Kubo was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators have not yet released details about potential charges, but the incident is being treated as a fatal hit-and-run.
Community Response and Ongoing Investigation
Friends and family of Mason Pang have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help support his loved ones during this difficult time.
Police are urging anyone with additional information to contact the Maui Police Department at (808) 244-6400 and reference report number 25-035719.
This marks Maui’s 18th traffic fatality of 2025, compared to 14 at this time last year, according to MPD data.
Stay with HonkNews.com for continuing updates on this fatal Maui crash investigation.