63-year-old Rhonda Dee Freedman of Kailua-Kona died following a two vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of Highway 190 and Akina Place in North Kona last week.

Police determined that a white 2019 Nissan Rogue, operated by a 19-year-old Kailua-Kona man, was heading south on Mamalahoa Highway  when he crossed over the double solid yellow lines and struck a white 2018 Nissan Versa, operated by Freedman, head on.

Freedman was transported to Kona Community Hospital where she later died.  The 19-year-old male driver and his 17-year-old female passenger were not injured in the collision.

Police arrested the 19-year-old male on suspicion of Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant, Negligent Homicide, Reckless Endangering and Reckless Driving.

An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.  The Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit has initiated a Negligent Homicide investigation and is asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact Officer Len Hamakado at (808) 326-4646, ext. 229 or email at len.hamakado@hawaiicounty.gov.