Pickup Plows Through Store Front Of Pukalani Bank

The Pukalani Branch of American Savings Bank closed early today (Friday, September 25, 2009) after a pickup truck ran into the store front this afternoon.  The incident was reported at 1:37 p.m. Authorities say a 69-year-old man driving the 2009 black Chevy Colorado pickup did not complain of any injuries following the incident.

Photo Courtesy Jerry Wormington.

Photo Courtesy Jerry Wormington.

Fire personnel from the Makawao Station were on scene within minutes, as were Medics and crews from the Maui Police Department.  Acting Lt. Brian Kaya with the Maui Police Department said no criminal activity was involved.  The incident has been classified as a motor vehicle accident.

Photographs from the scene show a handicapped parking sign flattened, as well as shattered glass, store front damage to the right side  of the property, and front end damage to the pickup truck.

(Story By Wendy Osher; Photos Courtesy Jerry Wormington)