Volcano, Hawaii police investigate serious injury of 11-year-old boy

An 11-year-old boy sustained serious injuries on Tuesday night following a traffic incident in Volcano, Hawaii. According to police, the boy was riding in the bed of a pickup truck that was towing a food wagon near the intersection of Maile Way and Alanui Iiwi Road.

The child reportedly lost his balance and fell from the truck bed, after which he was run over by the towed food wagon. He was initially transported to Hilo Benioff Medical Center before being moved to Kapiolani Children’s Hospital on Oahu for specialized treatment due to the severity of his injuries.

Hawaii Island police have recovered the pickup truck and the food wagon as evidence. The incident is being treated as a negligent injury investigation. Authorities stated that speed and impairment do not appear to be factors and no arrests have been made. Police noted that under Hawaii state law (HRS 291-14), operators are prohibited from carrying passengers under the age of 16 in the bed of a pickup truck.