UPDATE: Hana Highway Fatality, Man Pinned under Crane
Hawthorne CAT industrial accident off of the Hana Highway near Dairy Road, 10/23/12, Maui Now photo.
By Maui Now Staff
(Update: 9:24 p.m., 12:28 p.m., 11:58 a.m. 10/23/12)
Maui Police have since identified the victim of a fatal industrial accident this morning as 62-year-old Ronald Nakasone.
According to Maui Police, the man was operating a crane at the Hawthorne Pacific Corporation baseyard when the crane tilted to one side, crushing him beneath it.
Authorities say the individual was moving equipment within the company baseyard at 470 Hana Highway when the accident occurred at approximately 8:44 a.m.
Police say the man passed away at the scene of injuries sustained in the incident.
No foul play was involved, police said.
(Posted: 9:24 a.m. 10/23/12)
Crews are responding to a fatal accident on the Hana Highway in Central Maui involving a male patient who was pinned under a boom truck crane.
The accident was reported at 8:54 a.m. at 470 Hana Highway near Dairy Road at the Hawthorne CAT heavy equipment dealership building.
County officials described the incident as an industrial accident.
Maui County Paramedics Association spokesperson Ryan Joslin said that upon arrival, medics found the patient unresponsive and pinned up against the piece of equipment.
Attempted resuscitation was not initiated because of the extent of traumatic injuries, said Joslin.
Initial reports indicate the boom truck had fallen over on its side, officials said.
The medic unit was assisted by Kahului firefighters and police units.
***Additional information will be provided once it becomes available.
Hawthorne CAT industrial accident off of the Hana Highway near Dairy Road, 10/23/12, Maui Now photo.
Hawthorne CAT industrial accident off of the Hana Highway near Dairy Road, 10/23/12, Maui Now photo.
Hawthorne CAT industrial accident off of the Hana Highway near Dairy Road, 10/23/12, Maui Now photo.
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