#highway 11 crash

HPD Identifies Highway 11 Crash Victim

At 10:28 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26, Puna patrol officers observed a Chevrolet two-door sedan with severe damage in a ditch off Highway 11 near North Glenwood Road.

Aholelei Held Over for Trial; New Bail Set

A judge ruled today that the man accused of running over a 66-year-old bicyclist last week could be tried for manslaughter and negligent homicide.

Man Charged in Bicyclist’s Death Released From Jail

Bail for Siaiku Aholelei had been set at $275,000 for negligent homicide and manslaughter, but a paperwork mixup resulted in his bail being lowered to $25,000.

UPDATE: Man Held on $275,000 Bail in Bicyclist’s Death

Police said the pickup truck that struck the 66-year-old victim was speeding before it went out of control and crossed the highway’s grassy median.

Victim of Monday’s Motorcycle Crash Identified

The man riding the motorcycle was a Captain Cook resident.

Motorcyclist Dies After Rear-Ending Stopped Vehicle

Police said speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash that occurred near the 109-mile marker in Captain Cook.

Police Identify Other Victims of Wednesday’s Crash

The occupants of the pickup truck were residents of Naalehu.

Crash Victims Identified; Medical Condition May Have Contributed

Police said an autopsy indicated that a medical condition may have caused one of the drivers to lose control of the car and cross the centerline.

UPDATE: Head-On Collision Near Pahala Claims Five Lives

The collision near the 54-mile marker on Highway 11 disrupted traffic through Ka`u for about six hours.