– Fatal crash on Māmalahoa Highway
– Tragic accident in Kona.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A tragic incident occurred on Friday morning on Māmalahoa Highway, resulting in the death of a 21-year-old Kona man. Alvin Godfrey Castro III lost his life in a two-vehicle crash near the 23-mile marker on Highway 190.
The Hawaii Police Department has launched a negligent homicide investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision. The incident led to the closure of Highway 190 near Puʻuanahulu for several hours, with motorists having to use Waikoloa Road as an alternate route.
Details of the Accident
According to the Hawaii Police Department news release, the collision took place at 4:47 a.m. on Māmalahoa Highway. A green 2015 Subaru Forester, driven by a 40-year-old woman from Hilo, crossed the double solid yellow line in an attempt to pull over onto the mauka shoulder of the roadway.
Tragically, the Subaru collided head-on with a northbound silver 2000 Acura Integra sedan, driven by Alvin Godfrey Castro III. Despite being transported to North Hawaii Community Hospital, Castro succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 6:25 a.m.
The female driver of the Subaru was also injured in the crash and is currently receiving treatment at Kona Community Hospital.
Negligent Homicide Investigation
The Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit has taken over the investigation and is seeking witnesses who may have seen the collision. Anyone with information is urged to contact Officer Dayson Taniguchi at (808) 326-4646, ext. 229, or via email at dayson.taniguchi@hawaiicounty.gov. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 in Hilo.
Increasing Traffic Fatalities
Police have noted that this tragic incident marks the 20th traffic fatality of the year, highlighting a concerning rise compared to the same period last year when there were only 10 fatalities recorded.
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