Her spokesperson said the road on Winfrey’s property is owned by Haleakalā Ranch. Winfrey has an easement agreement with the ranch.

Winfrey, a part-time Maui resident, was accused on social media that she wouldn’t open a private road on her property leading to higher ground.

Numerous social media posts claimed the media mogul "refused" to open her private road as cars attempted to reach higher ground.