Hawaii Island police are investigating a single-vehicle traffic collision Friday evening in Mountain View that left a man dead.

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At 10:07 p.m., officers responded to a report of a traffic collision on North Kulani Road, just south of Stainback Highway. Investigators determined that a green 1998 Toyota pickup truck was traveling south on North Kulani Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to go onto the right side shoulder where it struck a tree and overturned.

The male driver, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, was unresponsive at the scene. Fire and medical personnel attempted lifesaving measures but were unable to revive him. He was pronounced dead at 10:32 p.m.

An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death. The man’s identity is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of his next of kin.

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At this time, police think speed, not wearing a seat belt, plus alcohol and/or drugs are factors in this crash.

This is the 26th official traffic fatality on Hawaii Island in 2026 compared to 17 this time last year.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact Officer Johnathan Rapoza at (808) 961-2339 or [email protected]. Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.

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