Posted at 11:23 a.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2002
Police Beat
Advertiser Staff
Moped rider dies after accidentA 19-year-old man died at The Queen's Medical Center last night after a collision involving his moped and a car on Farrington Highway near Wai'anae Intermediate School.
The medical examiner's office today identified the man as Tyrone C. Pila-Ramos of Wai'anae. Pila-Ramos, who was pronounced dead at 9:35 p.m., is O'ahu's 49th traffic fatality of the year. That compares with 60 fatalities in the same period in 2001.
The driver of the car fled the scene of the 8:18 p.m. collision. A 16-year-old boy surrendered to police at the Kapolei station at 1:15 a.m. today and was arrested on suspicion of first-degree negligent homicide and failure to render aid. He has been released pending further investigation.
Vehicular homicide investigators said the car was traveling east on Farrington Highway in the far right lane and collided with the moped during a lane change.
Man suspected of kidnapping, assault
An 18-year-old man was arrested by police at his Makiki residence yesterday on suspicion of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a teenage girl last Wednesday.
The girl, 16, told police she was forced to accompany the man to his residence, where the alleged attack occurred. The man is considered a flight risk, police said.
Police seek man who robbed bank
Police are looking for a man who robbed the Bank of Hawaii main branch yesterday morning.
The robber entered the bank at 111 S. King St. around 9:30 a.m. and passed the teller a note stating he was armed, police said.
The man fled with an undisclosed amount of money and was last seen running on Bishop Street toward Nimitz Highway. No weapon was seen.
The robber is described as in his 30s, 6 feet tall, 170 pounds, of medium build, unshaven, with dirty blond, neck-length hair and fair complexion.
He was wearing a dark multi-colored, short-sleeved dress shirt, denim jeans and slippers.
Anyone with information about the robber may call Detective Taro Nakamura directly at 529-3392. Anonymous calls may be made to CrimeStoppers at 955-8300, *CRIME on a cellular phone.