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A 21-year-old Puna woman is in critical condition following a motor vehicle/pedestrian collision Wednesday evening on Volcano Highway (Route 11) near the 10-mile marker in Kurtistown.

Officers responding to a 7:56 p.m. call determined that a northbound 2016 Honda CRV sport-utility vehicle driven by a 74-year-old Mountain View man struck the pedestrian. Multiple witnesses confirmed the pedestrian was seen on the roadway prior to her being hit.

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The woman was unresponsive at the scene of the collision and was taken to Hilo Benioff Medical Center, where she is still receiving treatment.

The driver of the 2016 Honda CRV wasn’t injured.

The East Hawaii Traffic Enforcement Unit responded to the scene and is continuing the investigation. At this time, police do not believe speed, alcohol and/or drugs are factors.

A negligent injury investigation has been initiated and police ask anyone with information regarding this collision to please contact Officer Johnathan Rapoza at (808) 961-2339 or at Johnathan.Rapoza@hawaiicounty.gov. Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.