The driver of the Honda CR-V who was killed Monday in a traffic collision in Volcano has been identified as 76-year-old Laura Walker of Volcano.

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Puna patrol officers responded to reports of an auto accident just before 2:30 p.m. and determined that a tan 2007 Honda CR-V was traveling northbound toward Hilo on Highway 11 when it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a Volcano-bound silver 2017 Dodge Ram operated by a 60-year-old Volcano man.

The female operator of the Honda CR-V was located unresponsive at the scene and subsequently pronounced dead at 2:50 p.m.

The operator of the Dodge Ram did not sustain any apparent injuries from the collision.

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At this time, police do not believe speed, alcohol or drugs to be contributing factors in this investigation.

If anyone has information regarding this collision they may contact Officer Joshua Rodby-Tomas at (808) 961-2339 or via email at [email protected]. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.

This is the 19th traffic fatality of 2026 compared to 14 this same time last year.

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