Darryl Arruda, 66, Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway and Kealakehe Parkway in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Modified Date: 
Tue, 03/31/2015 - 4:28pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, March 29, 2015

Hilo man dies following Kona motorcycle crash

Police have identified the man who was killed Sunday afternoon in a motorcycle crash on the Big Island.

Negligent homicide investigation opened after Kona motorcycle crash

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call Officer Kimo Keliipaakaua or Acting Sergeant Justin Hooser at 326-4646, Ext. 229. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona.

Darryl Arruda was driving on Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway woth a group of seven other bicycles when the motorcyclist in front of him braked suddenly at a traffic light. Arruda slammed into the bike, causing both bikes to overturn. He suffered a serious head injury and was taken to Kona Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The man on the other bicycle was not injured in the crash.

People Involved: 
Darryl Arruda

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