Volker Weiss, Kahului, Age 59
Weiss was riding with friends in Kahului in July 2023 when he was fatally struck head-on by a driver who crossed a double yellow line while overtaking multiple vehicles. Weiss was a husband and father who spent many mornings cycling around the West Maui Mountains.
Agustin Dela Cruz, Lahaina, Age 73
Cruz’s life was cut short on his ride home from his shift at Fleetwood’s in 2021 after being struck by a drunk driver on Front Street. The driver, who had several prior DUI convictions, fled the scene of the crime. Cruz was a hardworking father who juggled 3 jobs to provide for his 6 children and 20 grandchildren.
Henry C. Ritmeester, Haiku, Age 64
Ritmeester was killed in 2021 after being struck head-on by a truck that veered into the opposite lane of traffic on the Kula Highway. Authorities believe speed could have been a factor in this negligent homicide. He was very involved with his church and was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Andrew Janssen, Kula, Age 64
Janssen was killed on Christmas Eve in 2019 after a driver hit the cyclist while making a left turn off Kekaulike Ave in Kula. Janssen was riding in a designated bike lane. He ran a local chiropractic practice, was passionate about health and philosophy, and raised money for cancer research. He was tragically taken from his wife of 25 years and triplet daughters who had recently graduated from college.
Karl Hagen, Wailea, Age 61
Hagen, an avid cyclist and father to two daughters, was tragically killed in 2014 while riding in a bike lane along the Piilani Highway. The driver drifted into the lane and was later found with drugs in his system. Karl was very committed to his community and family and was a strong proponent for bike safety.
Richard Holland, Kihei, 79
On October 22, 2025, Holland was riding an e-bike when he was struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of Kanani & Auhana. The driver was arrested for first degree negligence. |
