TowNews Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Tow truck driver identified in fatal H-2 crash *** WARNING THE IS A VERY EMOTIONAL NEWS VIDEO TO WATCH*** A tow truck driver died after he and another man were struck early this morning on the shoulder of the H-2 freeway by a suspected drunk driver. The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s office identified the man as Aaron Malama, 43, of Honolulu. About 1 a.m., according to police accounts, a 45-year-old woman was driving northbound on the H-2 when she veered out of her lane and collided with a stalled vehicle before the Mililani Tech Park off-ramp while it was being hooked up to a tow truck. She then struck Malama and the other man, 49, who were standing next to the tow truck, police said. The woman stopped shortly afterwards. Emergency Medical Services transported Malama to an area hospital in critical condition and the older man to an area hospital in serious condition. Malama died of his injuries at the hospital, police said. Police arrested the woman who ran into the men on suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and two counts of first-degree negligent injury. At this time, police said alcohol appears to be a contributing factor of the collision. An investigation is ongoing. Police closed all northbound lanes of the freeway for about three hours to conduct an investigation. Honolulu police said it was the first vehicle-related fatality for Oahu in 2020. RESOURCE LINK Another News Video which could not be linked can be found CLICK HERE The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s office identified the man as Aaron Malama, 43, of Honolulu. The woman who struck him has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Police counted it as the first traffic-related fatality for Oahu in 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roach's Roadside Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 What a bunch of crap, when they start executing drivers who kill our brother and sisters while drunk, or failure to slow down for our warning lights we are going to lose people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooresbp Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Our thoughts and prayers go out Quote George - - Moore's BP We'll see you on down the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUMPS The Towman Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Another Operator lost to a self centered, worthless drunk. Rest easy operator. your shift is over now. Quote PROFESSIONAL TOWING & RECOVERY IS NOT JUST A JOB.. IT IS A LIFESTYLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoBdaBenO Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Far Too Many RIP DRIVER! I have to ask, do we know if he was in ANSI Clothing. Not that it would stop a drunk driver, but I see too many not wearing their ANSI. Had a Driver Step Out of the truck the other night. I was not in a tow truck, but I did Slow Down & Moved Over. His work clothes had some reflective stripes cause I could see them on the bottom pant legs. Problem was he was wearing a sweat shirt with a embroidery design, not a towing related design. Granted it was a little cold and rainy. But Dude, grab an ANSI jacket your on the white line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 So Sad.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoBdaBenO Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 DITTO ^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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