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Fatal Hilo Crash Claims One Life, Injures Teen Passenger
10 May
Summary
- A Puna woman died Friday morning in a two-vehicle collision.
- The crash occurred on Highway 11 near Mamaki Street in Hilo.
- This is the island's third traffic fatality this week.
A tragic two-vehicle collision on Friday morning on Highway 11 in Hilo resulted in the death of Michaelah Turner, a 32-year-old woman from Kurtistown. The incident occurred at approximately 7:08 a.m. near the intersection with Mamaki Street.
According to Hawaii Island police, a Honda Accord traveling east on Mamaki Street failed to yield to a Toyota Tacoma traveling south on Highway 11, causing a collision. Turner, the driver of the Honda, was pronounced dead at Hilo Benioff Medical Center.
A 13-year-old male passenger in the Honda also sustained injuries and is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening conditions. The 17-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger of the Toyota were treated for minor injuries.
This marks Hawaii Island's third traffic fatality this week and the eighth of 2026. Police have classified the investigation as a coroner's inquest and do not currently believe alcohol or drugs were contributing factors. Authorities are seeking information from the public.
