#Traffic Accident
Police seeking witnesses to Kealakekua traffic collision
On Monday evening Kona patrol officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2014 silver Honda Accord traveling south bound on Māmalahoa Highway in the area of Konawaena School Road.
Update: Daniel K. Inouye Highway reopens after 3-car crash
Vehicles involved in the crash included an SUV, sedan and pickup truck.
Update: Keala O Keawe Road reopens following closure due to crash
A vehicle crash near Hōnaunau Rodeo Arena has closed both lanes of travel on Keala O Keawe Road.
Police seeking driver in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in Ka‘u
The Feb. 4 collision took place on Mamalahoa Highway, near the intersection of Kaalualu Road in Na‘alehu.
20 motorists arrested on Big Island roads last week for DUI
So far this year, there have been 55 DUI arrests compared with 73 during the same period last year, a decrease of 24.7%.
Police seeking driver in Kaū crash that left motorcyclist critically injured
The motorcyclist was transported to the Kona Community Hospital for immediate medical attention and subsequently transferred to the Queens Medical Center on O‘ahu for further treatment.
Hawai‘i Island police arrest 17 motorists for DUI the week of Jan. 8-14
Kona District has the most arrests with nine. Hilo had three.
Update: Ohuohu Street in Hilo open again following traffic accident
The street was previously closed between Maka‘ala Street and Puainako Street.
Update: Portion of Kīlauea Avenue in Hilo reopens after traffic accident
The road was closed several hours. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Weekly DUI stats: 12 arrested on Big Island roads
So far this year, there have been 865 DUI arrests compared with 907 during the same period last year. This is a decrease of 4.6%.
Hilo man charged with negligent homicide in Akolea Road traffic fatality
Inada was charged with Negligent Homicide in the Second Degree (caused the death of another person by operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner) and Collisions Involving Death or Serious Bodily Injury.
Update: Akolea Road in Hilo now open
A vehicle crash has closed Akolea Road between Waianuenue Avenue and Haleloke Street.
Weekly DUI stats: 13 arrested on Big Island roads
So far this year, there have been 705 DUI arrests compared with 737 during the same period last year, a decrease of 4.3%.
Police identify motorcyclist killed in Hilo crash
When Hilo patrol officers responded to a single-vehicle traffic collision on Kilauea Avenue at 12:36 a.m. on Saturday, they determined that a 1990 Yamaha motorcycle operated by Wilson was traveling southbound on Kilauea Avenue just before the Puainako intersection, when it crossed the center line and crashed head-on into a utility pole.
Portion of Highway 190 previously closed because of traffic accident now open
The portion of the highway in North Kona previously closed between mile markers 34 and 35 is now open to all traffic.
Three-year-old critically injured in South Kona crash
A woman was heading south on Highway 11 near the 99-mile marker in South Kona when her vehicle drove off the roadway, down an embankment, and struck a tree.
Update: Mamalahoa Highway in South Kona due now open in both directions
Update: Mamalahoa Highway in South Kona on the Big Island is now open in both directions after one lane was closed due to a traffic accident.
Traffic alert: Avoid Kaiminani Drive in Kona on Tuesday afternoon due to traffic accident
Kaiminani Drive is closed between Koikoi and Ala Kapua streets in Kona is closed on Tuesday afternoon due to a traffic crash.
UPDATE: Highway 137 between mile marker 13 and 14 in now open
Highway 137 between mile marker 13 and 14 has reopened.
Two killed in fiery South Kohala crash on Big Island
A third victim was transported to a hospital, where he is currently in stable condition.