Highway 11, in the vicinity of Kona Paradise, has reopened to both directions of travel following a fatal one-vehicle crash Wednesday morning between mile markers 96 and 97, according to the Hawaii Police Department.
Highway 11, in the vicinity of Kona Paradise, has reopened to both directions of travel following a fatal one-vehicle crash Wednesday morning between mile markers 96 and 97, according to the Hawaii Police Department.
The highway was closed following an 8:44 a.m. crash involving a northbound pickup truck that apparently ran off the makai side of the road, according to police. The highway reopened partially about 10 a.m.
A man driving the vehicle was dead upon arrival of firefighters and rescue personnel. Police have not identified the victim, who was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.