HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – On Hawaii Island, two women were killed in a multiple-vehicle crash in Hilo on Saturday, police said.
Police said around 5:45 p.m., a Honda Accord was heading south on Kanoelehua Avenue when it lost control and veered into the north-bound lanes, hitting two cars.
The driver of the Honda — 42-year-old Aja-Ly Iopa, of Hilo — and the front seat passenger — 43-year-old Sencirea Cabral, of Kurtistown — were transported to Hilo Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead.
Police said it did not appear they were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.
Autopsies have been ordered for the two women.
The drivers in the other two vehicles were not injured.
These are the 10th and 11th traffic deaths on Hawaii Island this year compared to five at the same time last year.
If anyone has further information, they are asked to call Officer Laurence Davis at (808) 961-2339.
