Police ID woman killed in car crash

Police have identified the woman who died from injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash Tuesday on Highway 19 near Nahala Street in Hilo as 22-year-old Micaila Tellio of Hilo.

Tellio’s death is the 21st official traffic fatality this year compared to 12 at this time last year. There are also four vehicle-related fatalities this year police don’t count toward the official total because two occurred on private property and two in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Officer Casey Cabral at 961-2329 or Casey.Cabral@hawaiicounty.gov. Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300.