18-05-2025
Big Island police investigating fatal vehicle collision
HAWAII, Hawaii (KHON2) — Big Island authorities have launched a negligent homicide investigation after a deadly traffic collision involving a male pedestrian in Kurtistown on the evening of May 16.
The victim was identified as 21-year-old Maxwell Robertson Sherwood of Keaʻau, according to authorities.
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Police say that a 30-year-old driver was operating an SUV when he struck Sherwood who was in the roadway, not in a marked crosswalk.
Police say witnesses reported seeing vehicles in the area swerving around Sherwood to avoid hitting him in the street.
As a result of the collision, Sherwood was taken to Hilo Benioff Medical Center, where he died later that driver was not injured, but was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant and first-degree negligent homicide, Hawaiʻi Police Department said. He remains in custody in Hilo and has not been charged.
This marks the 13th traffic fatality of the year for the Big Island, compared to 16 at this point last year. Those who have information regarding the incident are asked to contact Officer Joshua Rodby-Tomas at (808) 961-2339 or at
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