She was northbound on Route 19 in North Kona, trying to pass other cars, when she lost control of her car, police said. It ran off the left shoulder into a lava field, throwing Ahuna from the passenger seat. Aila was treated and released. The death was seventh traffic fatality so far this year on the Big Island, compared with 15 at the same time last year. The body has been tentatively identified, but police are withholding the man's name until notification of next of kin.
Police believe no foul play was involved.
Hapaki St. in Pearl City for allegedly kidnapping his wife and threatening to kill her. See expanded coverage in today's Honolulu Star-Bulletin.