Queen Kaahumanu Highway has reopened to both directions of travel between Mauna Lani and Puako Bay drives following a fatal two-car crash Wednesday morning near mile marker 71.5. ADVERTISING Queen Kaahumanu Highway has reopened to both directions of travel between
Queen Kaahumanu Highway has reopened to both directions of travel between Mauna Lani and Puako Bay drives following a fatal two-car crash Wednesday morning near mile marker 71.5.
A 52-year-old Kailua-Kona man died in the 11:25 a.m. crash, according to the Hawaii County Police Department. Police have yet to release the man’s name.
The 52-year-old was operating a southbound pickup truck when he apparently crossed the highway’s center line and clipped the rear passenger side of a northbound four-door sedan, according to police. The truck then collided with an embankment.
The 52-year-old was transported to North Hawaii Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Four occupants of the sedan were not injured, according to police.
