KAILUA-KONA — One person died as a result of an accident in Paauilo Saturday.
KAILUA-KONA — One person died as a result of an accident in Paauilo Saturday.
The two-car accident occurred around 4 p.m. near mile marker 34 on Highway 19, the Hawaii Fire Department said.
A four-door sedan heading north hydroplaned and crossed the centerline and collided with a pick up truck heading south. The occupant of the sedan was ejected and found roughly 25 feet from vehicle and was dead when emergency responders arrived at the scene.
The occupants of the pick up truck had minor injuries. One male party was treated and transported and the other was released at the scene.
