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Motorcyclist injured in skid

A 31-year-old Kalihi man was critically injured yesterday after his motorcycle crashed in the westbound lanes of H-1 Freeway, near the Lunalilo off-ramp.

The driver was in the center lane at about 2 a.m. when he lost control of his red 2002 Honda motorcycle, according to investigators, and the bike skidded to the ground. Police said the driver was thrown off and slid on the ground, striking the rear of one car; his motorcycle continued its slide and struck another car.

The driver was wearing a helmet, said investigators, who suspect speed and the wet roadway conditions may have contributed to the accident.

Tractor parts stolen in Puna

PUNA, Hawai'i — Big Island police are seeking the public's help in solving a series of thefts on Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. property in Puna.

In the last two months, thieves have stolen tractor tires and rims and other tractor parts worth a total of more than $5,000, said police officer Iris McGuire.

Anyone with information about the thefts may call McGuire at (808) 966-5835, the police nonemergency number at (808) 935-3311, or CrimeStoppers at (808) 961-8300 in Hilo or (808) 329-8181 in Kona.

Kaua'i man was drowning victim

An autopsy has confirmed that the man whose body was found Tuesday off Fuji Beach on Kaua'i died because of accidental drowning.

County officials have identified the victim as Charles Carson Jr., 41, of Las Vegas. The body was found at 1:45 p.m. floating offshore near Waipouli, police said.