Motorcyclist Killed in Kihei Accident
The Maui Police Department identified the motorcyclist as Jorge Martinez, 37, of Kihei, who died after a collision on Piilani Highway.
Candice BondMotorcyclist Jorge Martinez, 37, of Kihei, was killed in a crash on Piilani Highway in Kihei on October 23, according to the Maui Police Department.
The Evening Collision on Piilani Highway
The collision happened at about 7:34 p.m. Police said a white 2013 Ford Edge was heading east on Kaonoulu Street and made a left turn onto northbound Piilani Highway. Police said a red 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling south in the outer lane of the highway when it struck the Ford.
Police said Martinez was wearing a helmet and was thrown from the motorcycle. He was taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The Ford's operator, an 18-year-old Kihei male, was not hurt.
What the Maui Police Department Reports Next
Police said the Ford's operator was arrested on suspicion of negligent injury in the third degree. He was later released pending further investigation. The Maui Police Department described its findings as preliminary, and the investigation continues.
Investigators often ask nearby homes and businesses for camera video soon after a crash. Many systems record over old footage after a few days or weeks, so they move fast.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Hawaii usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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