Jeffrey C. Surnow, 63, killed in bicycle collision with police car driven by officer Jody Buddemeyer, 30, on Waikoloa Road in South Kohala, Hawaii
Modified Date:
Mon, 09/02/2019 - 8:33pmAccident Date:
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Surnow, founder of the Birmingham-based real estate and development firm Surnow Co. in 178, graduated Michigan State University graduate in 1973 with a degree in pre-law, his Linked In profile says.
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It was reported early in the investigation that this originally appeared to be a hit-and-run incident.
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“We all, again, feel kind of vulnerable out there because we are fragile and we just hope people will double their efforts to be attentive to what they’re doing and be respectful of one another, cyclist and motorist alike when they’re out there.”
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Jeffrey C. Surnow, 63, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, was struck and killed by a police car while biking in South Kohala, Hawaii, on Sunday. The on-duty officer reported the accident at 6:25 a.m. Sunday. Surnow was pronounced deceased a few hours later. A negligent homicide investigation was launched, and the officer, 30-year-old Jody Buddemeyer, was arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide. He was later released pending further investigation. Check back for updates as information becomes available.
Type: Bicycle Accident
Topics:
Police and Government VehiclesPeople Involved:
Jeffrey C. Surnow
Jody Buddemeyer
Roadway:
Waikoloa RoadCounty:
Hawaii County, HIArea:
Honolulu, HI
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