Biker, aged 34, perishes in a single-vehicle accident on the Big Island
News Article: Solo Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Hapaki Teixeira in Mountain View, Hawaii
In a tragic incident on Monday evening, a 34-year-old man from Honokaa named Hapaki Teixeira lost his life in a solo motorcycle crash in Mountain View, Hawaii. The incident occurred at the intersection of Puhala and Hibiscus streets at approximately 9:48 p.m.
Teixeira was riding a 2007 Suzuki Boulevard motorcycle north on Puhala Street when he lost control, veered off the roadway, and struck a tree. Despite the efforts of first responders, who transported him to Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Teixeira was pronounced dead at 10:08 p.m. on Monday.
The Hawaii island police are investigating the incident, and an autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death. However, there is some conflicting information about whether speed was a factor in the collision. Some sources suggest that police do not think speed was a factor, while others state that speed played a role. The East Hawai‘i Traffic Enforcement Unit is continuing to investigate.
This motorcycle collision marks Hawaii County's 15th traffic fatality this year, fewer than the 21 at the same time last year. Anyone with information about the collision can contact Officer Jerome Duarte at 808-961-2339 or [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be reported to Crime Stoppers at 808-961-8300.
It is important to note that Teixeira was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. The investigation is classified as a coroner’s inquest, and no further details about the accident have been provided apart from the information mentioned.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Hapaki Teixeira during this difficult time. We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
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