HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR031519TwocarcrashresultsininjuriesarrestTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: March 15, 2019
KAUA`I POLICE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL M. CONTRADES, ACTING CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
Two -car crash results in injuries, arrest
KOLOA — A 25-year-old Lawa`i woman was arrested Thursday following a two -car crash
on Koloa Road that occurred Wednesday night.
At approximately 10:35 p.m. Wednesday, the driver of a 2002 Suzuki sedan was
westbound on Koloa Road near Old Mill Place when she apparently crossed the centerline and
struck an oncoming 1989 Toyota pickup truck.
The driver of the sedan fled the scene on foot before first responders arrived.
The front seat passenger of the sedan, a 27-year-old woman of New Jersey, sustained
serious injuries to her head as a result of the crash. She was medevaced to Queen's Hospital
for further treatment, where she currently remains in stable condition.
The operator of the pickup truck reported non -life threatening injuries.
During their preliminary investigation, officers of the Traffic Safety Section identified the
driver of the sedan as Carley Kitzman. They located and arrested her on Thursday for suspicion
of Accidents Involving Serious Bodily Injury. She has since been released pending further
investigation.
The investigation remains ongoing.