Bail Cut in Fatal Crash Case | Honolulu News

Kade Smith, 36, faces manslaughter and negligent homicide charges after a June crash that killed 30-year-old Korey Palmerton — but a judge slashed his $350K bail to just $15K, citing fairness over pretrial detention. Smith posted bond the next day, while prosecutors push for harsher penalties, including DUI and suspended license charges. Trial’s set for October — a high-stakes case where justice, presumption of innocence, and road tragedy collide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3867592e3fa4a718