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Maui man, 33, dies after pickup truck hits utility pole in Wailuku

A 33-year-old Waiehu man died when his green 2009 Toyota Tacoma crashed into a utility pole Friday in Wailuku.

Maui police said the pickup truck was traveling at a high rate of speed westbound on Waiko Road just west of Waiale Road at approximately 4:53 p.m. when the driver, identified as William Puha Jr., lost control and crossed onto the opposing shoulder before hitting the pole. Police said he was not wearing a seat belt.

Maui County has recorded 15 traffic fatalities so far in 2022, compared to 11 at the same time last year.

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