Michael Kocher, Jr., 19, killed in pedestrian accident on Kaumuali‘i Highway in Kaumakani, Hawaii
Modified Date:
Fri, 08/14/2015 - 8:06pmAccident Date:
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Pedestrian involved in fatal crash on Kauai identified
This crash remains under investigation and anyone who may have information on Kocher’s whereabouts prior to the crash Saturday evening is urged to contact police.
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The pedestrian who was struck and killed Saturday night along Kaumuali‘i Highway in Kaumakani has been identified as Michael Kocher, Jr., 19, of Hanapepe. Kocher was a pedestrian on the road at around 9:35 p.m. when he was hit by a Toyota Corolla. A police officer responding to the scene also hit the man a second time. Kocher was pronounced dead at the crash site. The officer involved in the incident is now on administrative leave pending the results of the investigation.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Michael Kocher, Jr.
Irvin Magayanes
Roadway:
Kaumuali‘i HighwayCity:
Kaumakani, HICounty:
Kauai County, HIArea:
Honolulu, HI
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