Mahalo for your support for Kolby Aipa, Surf Royalty, who Tragically Died in E-Bike Accident

 

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Your Support is Greatly appreciated…Fundraiser by Pai Family : Kolby Aipa

This terrible tragedy occurred Saturday nite Aug 2nd.

Ben Aipa’s Grandson Kolby died in an accident in Huntington Beach. He was towing behind a car of a friend on his e-bike when he was struck by the same car that was towing him.

They were on the Pacific Coast Highway Saturday night Aug 2nd and Kolby was holding onto the back of a Toyota Tacoma driven by his 20-year-old friend. According to the Huntington Beach Police Department, Kolby somehow lost control while being towed, resulting in a collision with the same truck that had been towing him.

Officers responded to reports of the collision at 10:08 p.m. near the intersection of the PCH and Seapoint Street to find the 20-year-old driver uninjured, and Kolby, unconscious, lying on the road. Paramedics rushed Kolby to a nearby hospital, where, according to Surfer Magazine, he was put on life support until he died from his injuries on Tuesday.

Investigators stated that impairment was not suspected in the driver of the Tacoma, and no arrests were made. Police said the crash is still under investigation

Kolby was put on life support before he passed away on Tuesday the 5th. He was just 20 years young.

Kolby’s strong lineage made it likely that he would be a rising star himself. He was sponsored by the clothing brand AVVA, Dakine, Cobian footwear, et al. He was also a member of the Huntington Beach Board Riders club.

The Aipa Surf Co. post announced his passing and spoke of Kolby’s humanity:

“Kolby always had a way with touching the lives of whoever he met. His acts of kindness and caring was his gift of Aloha to friends and strangers alike. To everyone that reads this… pass his Aloha on. So, how Kolby treated you, treat others in that same way…In this you are continuing his legacy of Aloha. And you too can be like Kolby.”

KOLBY AIPA PADDLE OUT
9AM, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2025
NORTHSIDE OF THE HB PIER (Kolby’s Favorite place to surf)
ON THE SAND AT WATER’S EDGE, BY LIFEGUARD TOWER 2

SNN will post Kolby’s Hawaii Paddle Out/Celebration of Life as soon as possible.

Your Support is Greatly appreciated…Fundraiser by Pai Family : Kolby Aipa

Kolby always had a way with touching the lives of whoever he met. His acts of kindness and caring was his gift of Aloha to friends and strangers alike. To everyone that reads this…pass his Aloha on. So, how Kolby treated you, treat others in that same way…
In this you are continuing his legacy of Aloha.
And you too can be like Kolby.
Remember him and tell the world that #iamkolby

 

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Happy Birthday Dad🙏🏽😇

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The gift we graciously give to you on your day is the spirit of your grandson @kolby_aipa to look after.
I’m sure you have already reconnected with him and are in a heavenly embrace catching up on the unreal things he has done here in this world.
Please take good care of him now in the great beyond as you did when he was a young boy.
Thank you for loving him and being there for his bible passage readings , coaching him and being a symbol of strength (and humo r) for him.
He did our family proud and lived the 20 years of his life full of Aloha. Keep Kolby close to you and we will see you both again when it is time.

 

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