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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Yahoo
Legendary Surfer's Son Breathing on His Own After Being ‘Pinned' Between 2 Cars in Accident That Left Him with ‘Unthinkable Injuries'
Dakota Briley, son of legendary surfer Shawn Briley, was pinned between two vehicles and suffered multiple injuries when he was struck by a car on Saturday, June 14, in Hawaii A GoFundMe update stated that Dakota is continuing to make progress in his recovery While he doesn't have feeling in his lower body, Dakota is now breathing on his own and has opened his eyesThe family of Dakota Briley, the son of famed Pipeline surfer Shawn Briley, provided a hopeful update on their loved one's condition after he was hit by a car on the side of a highway in Hawaii and hospitalized last month. "We can do nothing else but remain optimistic and hopeful, and full of prayer that this will heal, and he will be able to surf again," Dakota's sister Erin Lau said in a Tuesday, July 1, interview with ABC affiliate KGTV. The incident occurred on June 14, on Kamehameha Highway on Oahu's North Shore, where Dakota, 20, was trapped between two vehicles and suffered multiple injuries, said the organizer of a GoFundMe that has already raised nearly $250,000 to support Dakota's recovery. Dakota had returned home for summer break from Point Loma Nazarene University when he was struck, KGTV reported. Lau said her brother was about to give a surf lesson on the North Shore of Oahu when the tragedy happened. 'He was actually on the side of the road, waxing a board for his next surf lesson when a car veered across the opposite lane and hit him on the side of the road, pinning him to the other vehicle," Lau told the outlet. KGTV reported that an 18-year-old was operating the vehicle involved in the incident and is not facing charges. PEOPLE has contacted the Honolulu Police Department for information. The GoFundMe organizers wrote on the fundraiser description that Dakota sustained 'multiple fractures in his legs, pelvis, ribs, and skull. His spine has also endured unthinkable injuries' — adding that the surfer was fighting for his life in the ICU. A June 27 update posted to the GoFundMe shared that Dakota is continuing to make progress in his recovery, stating he was moved from the ICU to the trauma floor of the hospital. 'He has opened his eyes a few times, moved his right thumb and moved his left arm (responds to commands),' the update read. KGTV reported that Dakota was placed in a medically induced coma this past weekend and is in critical but stable condition. Both Lau and the GoFundMe said that Dakota's spine was damaged but not severed. She said the effect of the head trauma is uncertain. Additionally, she told KGTV, "Right now, according to tests, he doesn't have feeling in his lower body." At the moment, Dakota has been able to breathe on his own. "There has been an outpouring of love," Lau said, per KGTV. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The GoFundMe organizers asked for people to pray for Dakota's recovery and healing process. 'We appreciate all the love and support coming Dakota's way. He has a long journey ahead, and your support is received with deep love and gratitude,' they wrote in their update. Following in his father Shawn's footsteps, Dakota is also a surfer on the North Shore, according to Stab Magazine. PEOPLE has reached out to Lau for comment. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
Hawaii, worldwide love pouring in for Dakota Briley's recovery
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A young man on Oahu is fighting for his life after he was crushed by a car while he was standing on the side of the loved ones have received an outpouring of support since the crash on Saturday, June 14. 20-year-old Dakota Briley was unloading surfboards on the North Shore of Oahu near Chun's Beach on Saturday when the unthinkable happened. Police said an 18-year-old man was driving westbound on Kamehameha Highway when he crossed into the eastbound lane and hit Briley, pinning him between two vehicles on the shoulder of the road. Briley is currently hospitalized at Queen's Medical Center, but his loved ones are clinging to hope — even in the darkest moments. 'I didn't want to believe it. I was in denial. And then I found out details. My friend was first there on the scene, and he was like, 'it's really bad,'' said Jason Magallanes, a longtime Briley family friend. 'But the good news is, I overheard the doctor saying yesterday that the bleeding and swelling stopped in his head, and there's some excessive bleeding in his hips, or pelvis, as well and they put that together, and they stop the bleeding with that.' Dakota also suffered fractures to his legs, skull, ribs and spine. His road to recovery is far from clear, but those that know him best said he has always been a warrior. Honolulu police investigate fatal crash in Haleiwa 'Working out, surfing, eating right. He's huge on diet, you know, 'Do the right thing and put the right stuff in your body and take care of your body.' And that's why I know he's strong. He's in a good position. And he's going to pull through but we do need prayers,' said longtime Briley Family Friend Tanoai Reed. 'If anybody is going to make it out of this, it's going to be the Dakota,' Magallanes said. 'He's stubborn. He has a fire and, he's a warrior.' Friends and family said the support has poured in from across Hawaii and the globe — over $130,000 have been raised on the GoFundMe for Dakota's medical expenses. Loved ones told KHON2 that Dakota will undergo a major surgery at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17 where doctors will operate on his severely-damaged spine — they are still confident that continued prayers from the public and help from the doctors inside Queen's will see him through. 'Dakota, uncle loves you,' Reed said. 'You're going to make it through this. And, you know, no matter what happens afterwards, we're going to be there together and you got a huge, long life ahead of you.' 'Dakota, I love you. Just keep fighting and I know, I know God's going to heal you,' Magallanes said. 'The love is real overwhelming and, and we're all here for you.' Check out more news from around Hawaii Police said speed, drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Surf Icon Shawn Briley's Son ‘Fighting for His Life' After Being Hit by Car, Family Says
Surf icon Shawn Briley's 20-year-old son, Dakota, has been hospitalized after he was hit by a car in Hawaii, his loved ones said The incident occurred on Saturday, June 14, on Kamehameha Highway on Oahu's North Shore, where Briley was pinned between two vehicles and suffered multiple injuries 'Please pray for Dakota, we need a miracle from God,' his brother Ryder wrote on InstagramSurf icon Shawn Briley's 20-year-old son, Dakota, has been hospitalized after he was hit by a car on the side of a highway in Hawaii, his loved ones said. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 14, on Kamehameha Highway on Oahu's North Shore, where Briley was pinned between two vehicles and suffered multiple injuries, according to the organizer of a GoFundMe, which has already raised more than $115,000 to support his recovery. 'He is currently fighting for his life and remains in the Intensive Care Unit in Honolulu,' the organizer of the fundraiser wrote. 'Dakota is suffering from multiple fractures in his legs, pelvis, ribs, and skull. His spine has also endured unthinkable injuries.' His brother Ryder has been posting about the incident on social media, asking for prayers for Dakota's recovery. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'We believe he will get through this. He has a lot more battles to fight through, and if anyone can do it, it's Dakota,' Ryder wrote in a statement shared with the GoFundMe. 'Please pray for Dakota, he's in really rough shape and needs miracle from God,' Ryder wrote in his Instagram Stories on Monday, June 16, per Stab Magazine. "His ribs have been crushed, his spine is severed and broken in multiple places, the back of his skull has been crushed, fractured in over 8 places, from the hip down his legs have been crushed." "He needs a miracle," Ryder added of his brother. "Please pray for God to make him whole again." Following in his father's footsteps, Dakota is also a surfer on the North Shore, according to the outlet. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Putting rocks on the beach, cutting trees to save Oʻahu highway
KAAAWA, Hawaii (KHON2) — A popular Windward Oʻahu coastline is going through a major change. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The State Department of Transportation said it is necessary to protect Kamehameha Highway in Kaʻaʻawa, but some beachgoers have reservations. The ocean has been slowly eating away at the Kaʻaʻawa Beach shoreline for years, but the Hawaiʻi DOT is preparing to build a rock wall about 400 feet long and 15.5 feet wide to keep the highway from collapsing into the sea. 'I get that your priority is to fix the road, and then in some places, you know,' said Kaneohe resident Shane Brown, 'What's the other option? Are we going to put a road through the middle of the school?' Hawaii vs. Trump: Legal battle brews over climate accountability Roughly 13,000 vehicles pass through this corridor every day, and it is a vital route for both residents and emergency services, but protecting the road comes at a cost. 'And even just being a surfer, I'm not a civil engineer and all that. But there's something where when you build a wall and the water hits it, the sand just goes away,' Brown said. 'Even I can see it looking behind you. We have a rock wall that's just down there. You see where the rock wall is, there's no sand…as soon as it ends, boom, beautiful beach.' Another concern KHON2 heard had to do with the trees that needed to be cut down in order to make room for the project. There are worries it could lead to further problems down the line. 'Seeing the trees removed, it's just more like another punch in the gut to the community, something that they didn't have a say in and it takes away the beauty of the location,' said Haula resident Derrick Pressley. 'The road itself is very important, the question would be, 'Why do we have to take the beach away to secure the road?'' 'Never seen it this bad before,' Maui residents on Kihei & Wailea beach erosion According to the HDOT's environmental assessment: A riprap revetment is the preferred option because it is a longer-term solution for the protection of the critical roadway, which also minimizes reflected energy at the shoreline. Lateral access to the beach is expected to improve following the installment of the revetment due to the absorptive and permeable nature of rock revetments. Kamehameha Highway at Kaaawa Erosion MitigationDraft Environmental Assessment 'They have to remove all this vegetation to be able to put the rocks in a secure way so that the rocks don't just go out into the ocean, because the worst thing would be that they do this project and then the waves break it all apart,' said Brown. The highway is being contraflowed while the project is ongoing; it is expected to be completed before high surf season in the winter. Check out more news from around Hawaii for a link to the full environmental assessment from HDOT. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Motorcyclist critically injured in Kamehameha Highway accident
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A 27-year-old motorcyclist is in critical condition following a crash Friday night on Kamehameha Highway in the Kahaluu area, according to Honolulu police. UFC fighter B.J. Penn asks court to recall arrest warrants The collision happened around 10:37 p.m. when the motorcyclist, who was headed south on the highway, was hit by a car making a left turn onto Wailehua Road from the northbound lane, police impact threw the rider from his motorcycle. Emergency crews rushed him to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Authorities noted he was not wearing a helmet at the time. The driver of the car, a 35-year-old man, was not injured and stayed at the scene. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Police said speed, alcohol, and drugs do not appear to have been factors in the crash. The incident remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
