A 19-year-old Waikoloa man died Tuesday from injuries he suffered in a two-vehicle crash on Queen Kaahumanu Highway, about 200 feet south of Kaiminani Drive, according to the Hawaii Police Department. A 19-year-old Waikoloa man died Tuesday from injuries he
A 19-year-old Waikoloa man died Tuesday from injuries he suffered in a two-vehicle crash on Queen Kaahumanu Highway, about 200 feet south of Kaiminani Drive, according to the Hawaii Police Department.
Police have identified the victim as Wyland K.B. Damaso.
Kona police said Damaso was driving a 2012 Ford four-door sedan north on Queen Kaahumanu Highway July 30 when he crossed the center line and collided with a 2001 Isuzu van being driven by a 54-year-old Kailua-Kona man. Both men were wearing their seat belts.
It is unknown at this time if speed, alcohol or drugs were involved, police said.
Fire Rescue personnel took Damaso to Kona Community Hospital. He was later flown to The Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu, where he died at 4:43 p.m. Tuesday.
The Kailua-Kona man was treated and released from Kona Community Hospital.
Traffic Enforcement Unit officers have initiated a negligent homicide investigation.
This is the 24th traffic fatality on the Big Island this year compared with 15 at the same time last year.
