1-12-22 Two Partial Road Closures in South Kohala Jan. 13 Due to Traffic Investigations

Hawai‘i Police Department
Traffic Enforcement Unit – Area II
Sergeant Thomas Koyanagi
Phone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229
Report Numbers: 21-106568 and 22-002832

Media Release

Hawai‘i Police Department announces that partial road closures will take place on Thursday, January 13, 2022, on segments of Mamalahoa Highway and Queen Kaahumanu Highway in South Kohala, while personnel from the Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU) conduct investigations of two recent traffic collisions. In both instances, one lane of traffic will be closed with officers directing alternating flow of traffic in the open lane.

The first partial road closure will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Queen Kaahumanu Highway, from the intersection of Queen Kaahumanu Highway and Kawaihae Road to the entrance of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in South Kohala. TEU officers will be conducting a further investigation of the fatal traffic crash that occurred on Sunday, January 9, 2022 (Report No. 22-002832).

The second partial road closure will occur from 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Mamalahoa Highway, between Puanuanu Place and Kekehau Street in Kamuela as TEU officers further investigate a traffic collision that occurred on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 (Report #21-106568).

Motorists are asked to drive with caution during this time. Please plan ahead as drive times in these areas may take longer than usual due to the partial road closure.


This entry was posted in Media Releases. Bookmark the permalink. Both comments and trackbacks are currently closed.
  • Keep your community safe through Crime Stoppers

    Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers does not record calls or subscribe to any Caller ID service. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

    The Crime Stoppers TV Program is available on-demand from Nā Leo TV.