Maui man killed in motorcycle crash

WAILEA (HawaiiNewsNow) – A 44-year-old man from Wailuku died after crashing his motorcycle in Wailea Sunday night.

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According to the Maui Police Department, the man lost control while riding a blue 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle on Wailea Alanui Drive, near Okolani Drive in Wailea, shortly after 9:30 p.m.

According to preliminary reports, the motorcyclist was traveling north when he lost control and veered to the right, striking a curb.

As a result of hitting the curb, the man was ejected from the motorcycle.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials have not released the identity of the motorcyclist yet, in order to allow his family to notify their extended family and other loved ones.

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The man was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision, according to police.

Police suspect that speed was a factor in the crash.

An investigation is underway to determine whether the involvement of drugs or alcohol were factors that contributed to the crash.

This is Maui County’s 10th traffic fatality this year, compared to 12 at the same time last year.

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