UPDATE: Monday, 10 a.m.
A single-vehicle rollover crash on North Kulani Road in Mountain View late Friday night claimed the life of 42-year-old Kainalu Rabusitz.
Rabusitz, a Mountain View resident, was the driver and sole occupant of a 1998 Toyota pickup truck traveling south on North Kulani Road when he lost control, crashing into a tree before overturning, according to Hawaii Police Department. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:32 p.m.
This incident marks the 26th traffic fatality on the Big Island in 2026, a significant increase compared to 17 at the same time last year.
Authorities responded to the crash at approximately 10:07 p.m. Fire and medical personnel attempted life-saving measures but were unsuccessful.
The man's identity was initially withheld pending confirmation and notification of next of kin, and an autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
Preliminary investigations suggest that speed, lack of seatbelt use, and potential alcohol or drug involvement may have contributed to the accident.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Officer Johnathan Rapoza at (808) 961-2339 or via email at Johnathan.Rapoza@hawaiicounty.gov. Anonymous tips can be directed to Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.