Passenger Leiani Camba-Penera, 16, ejected from vehicle killed and 18-year-old driver injured after pickup strikes pole on Route 11 near Pahala, HI
Modified Date:
Thu, 01/15/2015 - 5:46pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, January 14, 2015Teen dies in Big Island’s first traffic fatality of 2015(link is external)
This is the first traffic fatality this year compared with two at this time last year.
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.
Type: Truck Accident
Topics:
Asleep at Wheel/Driver Fatigue, Road Departure, Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers, Seat Belt Usage, Ejected from VehiclePeople Involved:
Leiani Camba-Penera
Roadway:
Route 11City:
Pāhala, HICounty:
Hawaii County, HIArea:
Honolulu, HI
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