Bicyclist is killed in collision with van

A 33-year-old Lahaina man died Saturday afternoon after the bicycle he was riding collided with a commercial van on Honoapiilani Highway.

According to police, the rider, identified as Gary-Dean Kahunanui, was traveling west on Kapunakea Street at about 12:14 p.m., entered the intersection of Honoapiilani Highway against a red light and was struck by a northbound Freightliner box van operated by a 52-year-old man.

Kahunanui, who was not wearing a helmet, died at the scene of the crash. The driver of the van was not injured.

Police rerouted traffic off the highway for about three hours while an investigation was conducted.

This was Maui County’s fifth traffic fatality of the year, compared with 10 at the same time last year.

Driver flees after almost hitting officer

Police are looking for an unknown male driver who nearly rammed a motorcycle police officer early Saturday morning.

Police have opened up a first-degree attempted-murder case. Other offenses include speeding and refusing to stop, reckless driving, excessive speed, auto theft and unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle.

Police said the driver had been speeding at 1:25 a.m. in the Honolulu area, and the solo bike officer stopped him. The driver pulled over, police said, but fled as the officer approached.

Police said the vehicle was stolen.

The officer began pursuing the vehicle and the driver nearly rammed the officer, police said.

Police said a passenger in the vehicle is also wanted.