#negligent homicide investigation

Update: Police identify the victim of the fatal Christmas Eve motor vehicle collision

Police are investigating the two-vehicle collision near the 13-mile marker on Daniel K. Inouye Highway in Hilo that left Judith Fitzgerald of Kailua-Kona dead on Christmas Eve.

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.

79-year-old Kea‘au man dies after being struck by van in driveway

The victim was identified as George D. Coit. Police do not think alcohol and/or drugs were factors in the collision, and a negligent homicide investigation is underway.

Hawai‘i Island police confirm elderly woman killed in 3-car crash on Daniel K. Inouye Highway

The woman killed was from Keauhou.

Head-on car crash in East Hawai‘i leaves California visitor dead

This is the second fatal crash on Hawai‘i Island in less than 48 hours. The first was on Sunday afternoon in Hōnaunau.

Teen pedestrian struck by police officer dies

Due to teen Samuel Mwarey’s death, this investigation has been changed to a negligent homicide investigation.

Big Island Woman Killed in North Kona Crash

A Big Island woman has died following a crash in North Kona.

Man Killed in Hōnaunau Traffic Collision

Big Island police reported early Thursday evening, Feb. 24, that a Hōnaunau man has died in a traffic crash.

UPDATE: Driver in Fatal Kona Crash Arrested

Police said both alcohol and speed appeared to be involved in the crash that killed a passenger.