HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Kailua-Kona man has been charged with negligent homicide after allegedly operating a vehicle under the influence, killing a man in Kona Monday, July 22.
Hawaii Island police have 34-year-old Garrett Aadom Duran in custody at the Kealakehe Police Station for their belief of his involvement in a single-vehicle collision.
Police said they responded to a call at 3:45 a.m. where it was determined a green 2015 Subaru Forester driven by Duran crossed over the white fog line and struck a 38-year-old male.
Duran abandoned his vehicle and fled the scene.
He was later located a block away and arrested.
The pedestrian was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at 4:59 a.m.
Duran has been charged with:
First-degree negligent homicide
Accident involving injury or death
Operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant
Operating a vehicle without insurance
He remains in custody on a $106,000 bail.