A two-vehicle accident in Ocean View resulted in the death of a 29-year-old man.
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that officers responded to the Kona Drive and Paradise Parkway area of Ocean View after receiving a 7:15 p.m. call.
An unknown sedan-type vehicle was reportedly traveling north on Paradise Parkway when it failed to yield the right of way at the intersection with Kona Drive and collided with a black moped that had been driving west.
The driver of the sedan fled the scene before police could arrive.
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Authorities identified the driver of the moped as Ling Oniel. He was taken to Kona Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:30 p.m.
An investigation led police to believe the sedan may have been a white 1992-1995 Honda Civic.
HPD’s Traffic Enforcement Unit has initiated a negligent homicide investigation.
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Anyone who may have witnessed the crash should call Office Justin Hooser at 326-4646, Ext. 229.
Those who prefer to remain anonymous should call the Big Island Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300.
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A two-vehicle accident in Ocean View resulted in the death of a 29-year-old man.
