Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that killed a man in Hilo.
Responding investigators determined that a white 2017 Ford F150 pickup truck was traveling south on Highway 19 when it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a black 2022 Chevy Silverado pickup truck operated by a 46-year-old Laupāhoehoe woman.
The driver of the F150 was located unresponsive at the scene. Although fire and medical personnel attempted lifesaving measures, he was later pronounced dead.
An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death. The victim’s identity is being withheld at this time pending positive identification and notification of the next of kin.
At this time, speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in this collision.
The operator of the Silverado sustained non-life threatening injuries.
A coroner’s inquest investigation has been initiated.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Officer Joshua Rodby-Tomas at (808) 961-2339 or via email at Joshua.Rodby-Tomas@hawaiicounty.gov.
