In a late-night incident on Hawai‘i Island, police are on the lookout for a driver involved in a pickup truck collision. The crash occurred on Highway 11 in the Glenwood area, near the 19- and 20-mile markers. A grey Toyota pickup truck, heading south toward Hilo, collided with a black Mazda sedan traveling in the opposite direction. The collision happened just after 9:00 p.m. last Saturday.
The occupants of the Mazda were taken to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center, bearing non-life-threatening injuries. Post-crash, the driver of the grey Toyota made a swift escape from the scene, hitching a ride in a white Toyota pickup truck driven by an unknown individual. According to information released by local authorities, this unidentified driver is now a person of interest in their ongoing investigation.
Police have put out an appeal to the public, requesting information regarding the identity of the driver of the white Toyota pickup, who may hold critical details about the driver involved in the crash. Officer Israel Mata is leading inquiries into the case and has opened a channel for tips via email at [email protected]. Alternatives for submitting information include contacting the police department's non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.
For those wishing to remain uninvolved publicly, Crime Stoppers offers an avenue to share tips anonymously. Tips can be submitted by calling (808) 961-8300, where, the callers can be assured of their privacy. Crime Stoppers has committed to a reward of up to $1,000 for pivotal information leading to accurate identification of individuals involved.
