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From: Waiki'i Ranch HOA [waikii@hawaiiantel.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 10:48 AM
To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us _
Cc: Guy & Lizika Lam 9
Subject: Fw: saddle road
Dear County Council-' ' N
Please see forwarded message below. - r.3
Thank You
Original Message
From: Lizika Lam
To: waikii@hawaiiantel.net
Cc: waikii01 @hawaiiantel.net
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 8:40 PM
Subject: saddle road
Robyn/Lucky
Please forward. I could not send with provided address counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us.
To Whom It May Concern,
I'm a resident of Waiki'i Ranch.and have been driving Saddle Road for approximately 17 years. During this time,
I've personally been forced off the road countless times due to careless drivers who either don't know the road,
(or choose to ignore the various posted warning signs), immense potholes, and inadequately repaired shoulders.
I've many witnessed many accidents, both civilian and military.
About three years ago, I personally pulled a female tourist out of a vehicle that didn't make the turn at one of the
gulches before the vehicle exploded in flames. It took way too long for the ambulance to arrive and we had to rely
on the goodness of neighbors to control traffic until help arrived.
I have corresponded and communicated with both Bruce McClure and the local county office in Waimea about the
dangerous condition of Saddle Road.
To my knowledge, there has been no comprehensive plan to address this critical situation.
Recently, the situation has worsened due to increased cross-island traffic commuting The other day, my husband
was forced off the road right before one of the gulches and almost lost control of his vehicle. The driver coming up
the hill did not stop at the yield sign ( which is too close to the bridge) and almost ran into him.
It seems there must be liability issues for the county, if it is aware of a perilous situation and does nothing to
remedy it.
I urge the responsible agencies to coordinate their efforts to get the road repaired, so all Hawaii Island residents
AND tourists can drive safely, and without fear, on Saddle Road.
Sincerely,
Lizika Lam
67-1064 Palekaiko Rd.
Kamuela, HI
96743
Comm. No. ea .
Ref. To:
Ref. Date 2009
4/7/2009