A Waikoloa man suffered severe injuries following a two vehicle collision Thursday at the intersection of Waikoloa Road and Uluwehi Street, according to a release from the Hawaii Police Department.
Police have identified 38-year-old victim has been identified as Jessie Lee Stacy.
Responding to a 5:16 p.m. call, police determined that a white 2018 Nissan Altima being operated by a 61-year-old California man was making a left turn from Waikoloa Road onto Uluwehi Street when it collided with a westbound blue 2001 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, the release stated.
The 38-year-old male operator of the motorcycle was transported to the North Hawaii Community Hospital where he was listed in critical condition before being transported to Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu for further treatment, police said.
The driver of the Nissan, a 61-year-old male, and a 60-year-old female passenger, were not injured in the collision. Police do not believe speed or alcohol were factors in the wreck.
The Traffic Enforcement Unit has initiated a negligent injury investigation and asks anyone who may have witnessed the accident to contact Officer Jason Foxworthy at 326-4646, ext. 229.
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
Also on Thursday, officers responded to a 5:41 p.m. report of a one-vehicle collision on Waikoloa Road roughly one mile east of Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
Subsequent investigation revealed a 2006 silver four door sedan, operated by a 62-year-old male along with his juvenile passenger, was traveling eastbound on Waikoloa Road when the vehicle crossed into the opposing lane of traffic, ran off the roadway and down an embankment, said South Kohala District Captain Sherry Bird.
Neither victim sustained injuries, the captain added. Police do not believe speed or alcohol were factors in the wreck.