Collins Kaholo Death – Collins Kaholo, a 44-year-old resident of Volcano, has been identified as the individual involved in a tragic motor vehicle/pedestrian collision on April 25. Regrettably, it has been determined that his death was a result of suicide. According to reports, at approximately 12:25 p.m., a 52-year-old man was driving a 2012 Chevy pickup northbound on Highway 11 when the vehicle struck Kaholo at the Ali‘i Koa intersection. Several witnesses confirmed that Kaholo had been standing near a stop sign before unexpectedly running into the road and in front of the truck.
Kaholo was found unresponsive at the scene and was subsequently transported to Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Tragically, he was pronounced dead at 4:17 p.m. Fortunately, the driver of the 2012 Chevy pickup did not sustain any injuries.
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Area I Traffic Enforcement Unit promptly responded to the incident and is currently conducting an ongoing investigation. An autopsy was conducted, and the pathologist concluded, based on the comprehensive examination of the circumstances surrounding the case, that Kaholo’s death was a result of suicide.
As a result, Kaholo’s death will not be included in the annual fatality count. As of now, the total number of traffic fatalities in 2024 has reached 18, which is double the figure recorded at this time last year.
