Suspect in fatal crash released

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Perla Whitehawk-Taylor, 66, of Hilo was released from police custody Friday evening pending further investigation. She was arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide and DUI earlier in the day following a traffic collision at the Keaau transfer station that killed 78-year-old Gary S. Ambrose of Keaau.

Perla Whitehawk-Taylor, 66, of Hilo was released from police custody Friday evening pending further investigation. She was arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide and DUI earlier in the day following a traffic collision at the Keaau transfer station that killed 78-year-old Gary S. Ambrose of Keaau.