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Motorcyclist dies following collision with vehicle in Puna; driver taken into custody
The motorcyclist killed was identified as a 30-year-old man from Pāhoa.
Friends, family raise funds to bring remains of Virginia man home after fatal Big Island crash
Money raised will go toward helping the victim’s parents travel to the Big Island to bring their son and his belongings back to Virginia.
Police: Motorist strikes, kills Big Island man trying to change tire along Kawaihae Road
This was the fourth traffic fatality within five days on Big Island roads.
Man dies following 2-car crash in Hilo
According to police, investigators believe speed and alcohol are factors in the collision.
Police identify pedestrian who died following August 2025 crash in Hilo
The victim was 43-year-old Caesare Brown of Hilo; police reclassified the investigation from negligent injury to negligent homicide following Brown’s death and continue to investigate.
Two-vehicle crash on Big Island leaves one dead, several injured
A Kona woman is dead, and five others, including a 3-week-old infant, were seriously injured.
Motorist arrested following fatal crash in Puna released pending further investigation
At this time, police believe that alcohol is a factor in the crash, and a negligent homicide investigation is ongoing.
Hawai‘i Island police identify pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Hilo
This is the 12th traffic fatality of 2025 as compared to 15 traffic fatalities this same time last year.
Honoka‘a motorcyclist killed in Waikōloa crash
45-year-old David Franklin Roland was driving a gray 2006 Honda VTX1300C east in the westbound bicycle lane near the 2-mile marker of Waikōloa Road (Highway 19) Friday night when he sideswiped a gray 2023 Jeep Wrangler SUV that was heading west.
Husband and wife die following 2-car crash in West Hawai‘i
This is the sixth and seventh traffic fatality this year compared to four at this time last year.
Update: Police identify motorcyclist killed in crash with dump truck on Highway 130
The Feb. 3 collision just south of the Pāhoa Police Station in Puna remains under investigation.
Motorcyclist dies after vehicle collision in Puna
Three motorcyclists were traveling in a group on Highway 11 when a sedan attempted to turn onto the roadway, ultimately hitting the lead motorcycle.
December 2024 traffic crash leads to elderly Waimea man’s death
84-year-old Colin Perry died after suffering internal injuries following a collision between his Toyota Tacoma and a Honda Pilot and him being pinned between the two vehicles Dec. 15, 2024, north of the intersection of Māmane Street and Māmalahoa Highway.
Captain Cook man charged with negligent homicide following fatal New Year’s Day crash
The suspect is scheduled to return to court for a preliminary hearing on Jan. 23.
Update: Police identify cyclist killed in Pāhoa traffic crash
This is the 29th traffic fatality on Hawai‘i Island in 2024 compared to 15 this time last year.
Avoid a DUI on New Year’s by having a driving plan, Hawai‘i Island police encourage
The department is promoting the campaign, “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get a DUI.”
Kona man sentenced to 20 years in prison following fatal 2022 car crash
The Kona man pleaded no contest in the case in August.
Update: Police ID 19-year-old man killed in North Kona head-on crash involving motorcyle
Noah Edward Zandstra of Kailua-Kona was killed in the 2-vehicle crash Nov. 22 on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway. Big Island police have determined speed was a factor when his Kawasaki Ninja sport collided with a Honda CR-V driven by a 65-year-old Waimea woman.
Hilo and Kona Districts tie for most DUI arrests, according to weekly report
So far this year, there have been 720 DUI arrests compared with 698 during the same period last year, an increase of 3.2%.
Hawai‘i Island police identify pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in June
It is not believed that speed or impairment were factors in the collision.
