Police: Man critically injured in Hilo traffic crash
Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash Friday evening that left a 77-year-old Hilo man in critical condition.
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Officers responding to an 8:37 p.m. call determined that the man was driving a 2016 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck mauka on Ponahawai Street in Hilo when the truck crossed the centerline and struck a 2013 Toyota Corolla four-door sedan traveling makai.
The pickup truck driver was taken to Hilo Benioff Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.
The 59-year-old woman driver of the sedan was also taken to Hilo Benioff Medical Center where she was being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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The crash forced police to close Ponahawai Street between Komohana and Kapiolani streets for more than an hour.
At this time, police do not think speed, alcohol and/or drugs are factors in this crash.
Witnesses are asked to contact Officer Brian Kohara at (808) 935-3311 or [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.
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