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1 driver dead, 1 injured in Hilo collision involving pickup trucks

Glenn Honda | January 19, 2026 |

HILO, HI – Two pickup trucks were involved in a deadly head-on collision in Hilo on Thursday evening, according to KITV.

The vehicles, a 2017 Ford F-150 and a 2022 Chevy Silverado, crashed in the vicinity of Highway 19 and Hikina Place at about 6:23 p.m.

The Hawaii Police Department’s preliminary investigation found that the Ford driver was heading south on Highway 19 and crossed over the center line, colliding with the Chevy.

The Ford driver, whose identity was not released, was found unresponsive by first responders, and was pronounced dead. The Chevy driver, a 46-year-old Laupahoehoe woman, was transported to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center with injuries that were not life-threatening.

Investigators believe speed and alcohol were contributing factors in the wreck.

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Author Glenn T. Honda

For over 29 years, attorney Glenn Honda has helped people injured in accidents throughout Hawaii get the best outcome for their case, whether it’s maximizing their settlement, or balancing costs and risks vs. putting the whole experience behind them. As the founding attorney of the Recovery Law Center, he is passionate about helping his clients with their physical, emotional and financial recovery. Mr. Honda will fight to get you coverage for your medical bills, lost wages, damaged property and other costs related to your accident.

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