Judge reduces bail for Puna man charged in fatal Pahoa crash
HAWAII ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) – A judge reduced bail for a Puna man charged in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash in Hawaiian Beaches.
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Kade Smith, 36, made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court on Monday. Over prosecutors’ objections, the judge lowered his bail from $553,050 to $350,000.
Smith was charged with five offenses, including manslaughter, first-degree negligent homicide, operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant, driving with a license canceled, suspended or revoked, and no no-fault insurance.
The charges stem from a June 3 collision on Kahakai Boulevard. Police said Smith was attempting to turn left onto Niuhi Street when his vehicle collided with a motorcycle operated by 30-year-old Korey Palmerton.
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Palmerton was taken to Hilo Benioff Medical Center, where he later died.
Prosecutors allege Smith was under the influence of alcohol and driving with a suspended license at the time of the crash.
Smith is scheduled to return to court for a preliminary hearing on June 10.
The charges are allegations, and Smith is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
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