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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 11:09 pm
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Originally Posted by azepine00
Given the number of roadside memorials with pictures flowers etc around various Big Island roads (indicating i assume fatal accidents) my impression is that the saddle road is actually one of the safest. I drove there twice again past weekend and for the life of me i can't see how it is any more dangerous than Hawaii Belt road. That being said, a first time visitor should exercise common sense and control downhill speed around winding hilly sections.
Interesting concept..

I've seen many memorials throughout the island.. but come to mention it.. I didn't really see that many on Saddle Road..

Perhaps the weary tourist don't drive Saddle road.. or awareness is heightened resulting in increased safety..

But like any other road, fatalities can happen with carelessness.. even on the clear straightaways..
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