Hawaii Island police say a male motorcyclist was killed after a collision with a sedan in Hilo on Sunday evening.
Police said around 9:35 p.m., police responded to a traffic collision between a 2019 Kawasaki motorcycle and a 2015 Nissan sedan at Ainaola Drive and Komohana Street.
The motorcyclist was reportedly traveling southwest on a Kawasaki on Ainaloa, while the driver of the Nissan was traveling northeast, turning left onto Komohana Street.
Police said the motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was unresponsive at the scene. He was taken to Hilo Benioff Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 10:22 p.m
According to police, he has not yet been positively identified. An autopsy is planned to determine the exact cause of death.
The driver of the Nissan, a 37-year-old Hilo man and a minor passenger in the backseat were not injured in the crash. His front seat passenger, a 23-year-old Hilo woman, suffered minor injuries and was taken to Hilo Benioff Medical Center, where she was treated and released.
Police have opened a negligent homicide investigation and believe speed at the time played a role in the collision.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Jerome Duarte at 808-961-2339 or. Anonymous tips can be reported to Crime Stoppers at 808-961-8300.
Police said this was the 23rd traffic fatality in Hawaii County this year, compared to 14 at the same time last year.
0 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you agree to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, without personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you think they don’t follow our guidelines.
Having trouble with comments? .
