Two men are at The Queen’s Medical Center on Oʻahu — one in critical condition and one in stable condition — after suffering injuries during a head-on collision on Kawaihae Road near the 63-mile marker in South Kohala.
Hawaiʻi Island Police determined a 46-year-old man from Waimea was driving a blue 2003 Acura RSX eastbound (mauka) when he crossed the double solid yellow lines and struck head-on a white 2017 Kia Forte operated by a 41-year-old from Waikōloa.
Both drivers were transported to the North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital for initial treatment and subsequently flown to The Queen’s Medical Center for further treatment.
The 46-year-old man is listed in critical condition and the 41-year-old man is in stable condition.
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
The Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit initiated a major traffic collision investigation and is asking for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact Officer Adam Roberg at 808-326-4646, ext. 229, or email at [email protected]. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 808-961-8300.
This comments section is a public community forum for the purpose of free expression. Although Big Island Now encourages respectful communication only, some content may be considered offensive. Please view at your own discretion. View Comments
