H-1 eastbound closed at Liliha overpass due to vehicle collision

A section of the H-1 freeway eastbound near the Liliha Street overpass was closed in one direction early this morning due to an active police investigation following a motor vehicle collision.

The Honolulu Police Department issued an alert at 4:37 a.m. advising motorists to avoid the area. Motorists are being detoured via the Vineyard Boulevard off-ramp, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Drivers in the area are urged to proceed with caution or expect substantial delays.

This article will be updated as HPD and DOT officials release further information.