NORTH KONA, HI : Papaikou man dies in single-vehicle collision on Mamalahoa Highway on Tuesday, 7th May 2024

A 78-year-old Papaikou man died in a single-car crash Tuesday, May 7 in North Kona.

According to police, this happened on Mamalahoa Highway (Highway 190) near the 31.5-mile marker. The 78-year-old driver has been identified as Jeffrey Lawrence Gross.

Responding to a call at 12:23 p.m., police say a silver 2014 Kia Sorento traveling south crossed over the solid white fog line (makai side) and drove off the right shoulder of the roadway. The car then went down an embankment and overturned. The 78-year-old male passenger was transported to the Kona Community Hospital for treatment and later died. He was pronounced dead at 2:07 p.m. Additionally, inside the 2014 Kia Sorento was the 48-year-old female driver from Papaikou, who was also transported to Kona Community Hospital for medical attention. The 48-year-old female driver still remains at the Kona Community Hospital.



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