An Oahu grand jury returned an indictment Wednesday charging the alleged driver of a pickup truck that struck and killed a 6-month-old boy in Waimanalo last December with hit-and-run and negligent homicide.
The indictment charges Annie Akau, 26, of Waimanalo, with negligent homicide, driving without a valid driver’s license and three counts of leaving the scene of an accident involving serious injury or death.
Honolulu police said Donovan Naleieha was in a stroller being pushed by his mother in a marked crosswalk on Kalanianaole Highway on Dec. 5 at Oluolu Street when a pickup truck crashed into him, his 24-year-old mother and 3-year-old brother.
Donovan and his older brother went to separate hospitals by ambulance in critical and serious condition, respectively. Their mother was treated at the scene. Donovan died the following day.
Police said the pickup truck continued traveling for roughly 60 feet past the crosswalk with the stroller underneath it before the driver stopped, exited the vehicle and fled. They identified the driver as Akau based on security video from a nearby 7-Eleven store.
HAWAII ISLAND
Water restrictions lifted, but 25% lower use sought
Two North Kona wells are up and running after an eight-week water shortage emergency.
Hawaii County announced Tuesday that both the Hualalai and Palani wells have been repaired, and emergency water restrictions have been lifted.
However, three other wells are still under repair, so residents are asked to cut water use by 25 percent.
For more information, visit hawaiidws.org, call 961-8060 or email dws@hawaiidws.org.
MAUI
25 gaming machines seized from Maalaea game room
Maui police seized what they said were 25 illegal gaming machines and arrested two people in a raid at Maalaea.
About 11 a.m. Monday, police raided Temple of Pharaohs at the Maalaea Harbor Shops.
Police said their search warrant was issued based on complaints of possible illegal gaming machines at the site.
Police are continuing their investigation.
Last summer, police raided two game rooms in Wailuku where they seized numerous machines and arrested 10 people.
Officials seek help to ID body found at Haleakala
Maui police and park rangers are seeking the public’s help in identifying the body of a man found in September at Haleakala National Park’s Kipahulu District.
On Sept. 13, the body was discovered in the Palikea streambed. Park rangers, police and firefighters recovered the body.
The body was that of a Caucasian man in his late 20s to early 40s, about 5-foot-10.
Lt. Gregg Okamoto of the Maui Police Department said the cause of death is undetermined at this time. There are no signs of foul play.
Anyone with information may call Detective Gordon Sagun at 244-6434 or police at 244-6400. Individuals also may email Gordon.Sagun@mpd.net.
