A Volcano man has passed away following a motor vehicle/pedestrian collision that occurred on Thursday, April 25, 2024, on Highway 11 at the Alii Koa Street intersection in Volcano.
Officers responding to the 12:25 p.m. call, learned that a 2012 Chevy pickup truck was traveling north on Highway 11 and being operated by a 52-year-old male, when it struck the pedestrian at the Alii Koa intersection. Multiple witnesses confirmed the pedestrian was standing by the stop sign prior to running into the road in front of the pickup truck.
The pedestrian, a 44-year-old male from Volcano, was located unresponsive at the scene of the collision. He was transported to Hilo Medical Center and pronounced dead at 4:17 p.m. An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
The identity of the pedestrian is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of the family.
The operator of the 2012 Chevy pickup truck was not injured as a result of the collision.
The East Hawai‘i Traffic Enforcement Unit responded to the scene and is continuing the investigation. At this time, police believe that speed and inattention are not factors in this collision.
A negligent homicide investigation has been initiated and if anyone has information regarding this collision they may contact Officer Laurence Davis at (808) 961-2339 or via email at Laurence.Davis@hawaiicounty.gov.
This is the 16th traffic fatality of 2024 as compared to eight traffic fatalities this same time last year.
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