HONOLULU (KHON2) — A serious crash on Wednesday, Aug. 6 sent three people to the hospital after a car hit a horse near the Dillingham Polo Field on Oʻahu.
Honolulu police said a 16-year-old girl was riding the horse when it was struck around 7 p.m. on Farrington Highway. Two women, ages 48 and 23, were also injured in the two-car collision.
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All three were taken to the hospital in serious condition. The horse’s condition is unknown.
Greg Smith, owner of Gunstock Ranch, said drivers need to be more aware.
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“There’s more horses than people think on Oʻahu,” Smith said. “On our ranch, we have over 100 horses.”…