Big Isle driver, 59, critically injured in 3-car crash

Hawaii island police are investigating a three-vehicle traffic collision in Kurtistown Friday evening that left a man in critical condition.

Officers responded to a call at 5:11 p.m. reporting the crash, which happened when a 2014 Kia Soul was making a left turn from Kuauli Road onto Highway 11 and failed to yield to a 2007 Chevrolet van headed toward Keeau. The van to hit the Kia and then slid into a 2021 Toyota Corolla stopped in the left-turn lane of the highway.

The 59-year-old man driving the Kia was unresponsive at the scene, according to police. He was transported in critical condition to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center for medevac to the Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu.

The 69-year-old man driving the van and 35-year-old woman operating the Toyota sedan were not injured. At this time, police do not believe that speed, alcohol or drugs were factors in this crash.

Police anyone who witnessed the collision to contact officer Melani Cline at 808-935-3311 or email [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 808-961-8300.