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Police Investigate North Kona Traffic Collision that Left Pahoa Man in Critical Condition
A 19-year-old male from Pahoa sustained critical injuries in a two-vehicle collision on Sunday, December 1, 2024. The crash occurred on Queen Kaahumanu Highway (Highway 19) at the intersection of Kiholo Bay, near the 82.5-mile marker in North Kona, Hawaii.
The identity of the 19-year-old driver is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.
Police responded to a report of a serious collision at approximately 12:57 p.m. An initial investigation determined that a blue 2005 Dodge Dakota pickup, driven by the 19-year-old male, was making a left turn onto Queen Kaahumanu Highway when it was broadsided by a southbound gray 2006 Ford F-250 pickup. The Ford was driven by a 21-year-old male from Kamuela.
The 19-year-old Dodge driver was initially transported to North Hawai’i Community Hospital for treatment. He was later transferred to the Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu for advanced care, where he remains in critical condition.
The 21-year-old Ford driver and his 19-year-old female passenger were uninjured. An 18-year-old female passenger in the Dodge was also transported to North Hawai’i Community Hospital for evaluation and was later released.
The Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit has launched a traffic collision investigation and requests assistance from anyone who witnessed the crash. Witnesses are urged to contact Officer Adam Roberg at (808) 326-4646, ext. 229, or via email at [email protected]. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 in Hilo.
Police Investigate North Kona Traffic Collision that Left Pahoa Man in Critical Condition 
Hawai‘i Police Department
Traffic Enforcement Unit
Sergeant Thomas Koyanagi
Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 229
Report No. 24-109882
Media Release
A 19-year-old male from Pahoa sustained critical injuries in a two-vehicle collision on Sunday, December 1, 2024. The crash occurred on Queen Kaahumanu Highway (Highway 19) at the intersection of Kiholo Bay, near the 82.5-mile marker in North Kona, Hawaii.
The identity of the 19-year-old driver is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.
Police responded to a report of a serious collision at approximately 12:57 p.m. An initial investigation determined that a blue 2005 Dodge Dakota pickup, driven by the 19-year-old male, was making a left turn onto Queen Kaahumanu Highway when it was broadsided by a southbound gray 2006 Ford F-250 pickup. The Ford was driven by a 21-year-old male from Kamuela.
The 19-year-old Dodge driver was initially transported to North Hawai’i Community Hospital for treatment. He was later transferred to the Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu for advanced care, where he remains in critical condition.
The 21-year-old Ford driver and his 19-year-old female passenger were uninjured. An 18-year-old female passenger in the Dodge was also transported to North Hawai’i Community Hospital for evaluation and was later released.
The Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit has launched a traffic collision investigation and requests assistance from anyone who witnessed the crash. Witnesses are urged to contact Officer Adam Roberg at (808) 326-4646, ext. 229, or via email at [email protected]. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 in Hilo.
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Hilo, HI 96720
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