PAHOA, HI – A motorcyclist died following a collision with a car Wednesday evening at an intersection in Pahoa, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported.
Hawaii Island police were called to the area of Kahakai Boulevard and Niuhi Street after the crash was reported at about 5:30 p.m.
An initial investigation indicated that the operator of a Honda CBR600F motorcycle was heading westbound on Kahakai Boulevard and crashed into a 2006 Toyota Camry whose driver was turning left onto Niuhi Street.
The motorcyclist, identified as 36-year-old Korey Palmerton of Paho, was pronounced dead after being transported to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was not wearing a helmet when the accident occurred, police said.
The driver of the Toyota, 36-year-old Kade Smith of Pahoa, was arrested on multiple charges, including allegedly driving under the influence of an intoxicant, first-degree negligent homicide, and driving after a license had been suspended or revoked for a previous DUI.
Smith, who was not injured in the crash, was being held at the Hilo Police Station pending further investigation.
Police believe speed, alcohol and/or drugs and inattention were contributing factors in the fatal wreck.
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