A smashed Honda is loaded onto the back of a salvage truck Tuesday evening on Alii Drive. (Photo by Finn Gallagher | Hawaii 24/7 Student Reporter)

A car accident Tuesday evening closed a short portion of Alii Drive. Traffic was diverted to Waulua Road opposite the Royal Kona Resort and onto Kahakai Road just south of the resort.

Alii Drive was reopened to traffic about 7:20 p.m. after the car was removed.

Police at the scene declined to provide further details.