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Date: 
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
At about 9:21pm, police received a call regarding an accident where a pickup truck departed Route 11 and struck a pole, leaving the 18-year-old driver injured and Camba-Penera ejected from the vehicle and in critical condition. Both were taken to Hilo Medical Center for treatment, but Camba-Penera was pronounced dead early the next morning. Current reports say that the driver fell asleep while driving, and that high-speed and drugs are currently being investigated as contributors to this accident. Check back for updates.
Date: 
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
The man was taken to North Hawaii Community Hospital before being pronounced dead, and was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
Date: 
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
The driver was not wearing a seat belt, and it is not clear at this time if alcohol or drugs were involved. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to call Sergeant Marvin Troutman at 324-4646, extension 229. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300.