Mountain View Crash Claims Life of Driver Late Friday Night
MOUNTAIN VIEW, HI—A man died in a single-vehicle crash on North Kulani Road late Friday night, according to Hawaii Island Police.
At 10:07 p.m., officers were dispatched to the scene near Stainback Highway after receiving reports of a collision. A 1998 Toyota pickup truck was traveling south on North Kulani when the driver lost control, veering off the road, striking a tree, and overturning.
The driver, who was the sole occupant, was found unresponsive. Despite life-saving efforts by responding fire and medical personnel, he was pronounced dead at 10:32 p.m. His identity is being withheld pending positive identification and family notification. An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death.
Authorities said factors such as speed, lack of a seat belt, and potential substance use are believed to have contributed to the crash. Emergency crews remained on scene for an extended period for cleanup and investigation.
Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact Officer Johnathan Rapoza at (808) 961-2339 or via email at Johnathan.Rapoza@hawaiicounty.gov. Tipsters can also reach out anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.