19-year-old man hospitalized in critical condition following Hawaii Island crash

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A 19-year-old boy from Pahoa is being hospitalized in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash on Hawaii Island on Sunday, authorities said.

The crash occurred on Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway at the intersection of Kiholo Bay in North Kona around 1 p.m.

Police said the 19-year-old driver was driving a Dodge pickup truck, attempting to make a left turn onto the highway when he was broadsided by a Ford pickup truck being driven by a 21-year-old man.

The 19-year-old was initially rushed to North Hawaii Community Hospital for treatment, but was later medevacked to the Queen’s Medical Center where he remains in critical condition.

An 18-year-old female passenger in the Dodge was also taken to the hospital for evaluation and was later released.

The 21-year-old driver and his 19-year-old female passenger were uninjured.

An investigation is ongoing.

Witnesses are urged to contact Officer Adam Roberg at (808) 326-4646, ext. 229, or via email at adam.roberg@hawaiicounty.gov.

Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 in Hilo.

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