74yo man in critical condition after Waikoloa Village crash

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A 74-year-old man is in critical condition after a crash in Waikoloa Village Wednesday afternoon.

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The incident happened around 5:11 p.m. at the intersection of Eleele Street and Haena Street.

According to the Hawaii Police Department, the man was driving a blue 2019 Mercedes-Benz 300 SUV southbound on Eleele Street when he veered over double solid yellow lines, struck a rock wall, and rolled the vehicle.

Emergency responders rushed him to North Hawaii Community Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.

The Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit has launched a major traffic collision probe.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Officer Dayson Taniguchi at (808) 326-4646, ext. 229 or email dayson.taniguchi@hawaiicounty.gov.

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