North Kona, HI (April 26, 2025) – A serious single-vehicle crash early Friday morning in North Kona left a 75-year-old man critically injured, according to the Hawaiʻi Police Department.
The accident occurred around 1:19 a.m. on April 25 along Old Māmalahoa Highway. Preliminary reports indicate that the man’s pickup truck was traveling northbound when it crossed over the double-yellow lines, left the roadway, and then re-entered the highway before striking a rock embankment and overturning. Authorities noted that the driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Emergency responders transported the man to Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital for immediate treatment. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was later airlifted to Queen’s Medical Center on Oʻahu, where he remains in critical condition. The Hawaiʻi Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
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