The Army has identified a 36-year-old Schofield Barracks soldier killed Sunday morning when a tractor-trailer truck crashed through a guardrail at the intersection of Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road) and Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) in West Hawaii as Sgt.
The Army has identified a 36-year-old Schofield Barracks soldier killed Sunday morning when a tractor-trailer truck crashed through a guardrail at the intersection of Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road) and Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) in West Hawaii as Sgt. Terrence Hinton.
Hinton, 36, a native of Grand Rapids, Mich., served as a motor transport operator. He enlisted in the Army in 2009 and previously served at Fort Campbell, Ken., moving to Hawaii in 2016.
Hinton also deployed twice to the Middle East, to Afghanistan in 2010 and Kuwait in 2014, a total of 21 months.
“We offer our deepest condolences to Sgt. Hinton’s family and friends and will keep them in our thoughts and prayers,” said Maj. Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander of the 25th Infantry Division. “It is a tragedy and a sad day when we lose one of our Soldiers.”
Pfc. Marcus Smith, the 20-year-old driver of the tractor-trailer, was injured in the incident and taken to North Hawaii Community Hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries and released.
The collision is currently under investigation, and the Army said in a written statement Tuesday that more information will be provided as it becomes available.
Big Island police have also opened a negligent homicide investigation.
