A man died Sunday after a solo crash on Mahiai Street in Hilo, according to Hawaii island police.
He has been identified as Logan Quintal, 20, of Hilo.
Police said the incident occurred at about 2:07 p.m. Sunday on Mahiai Street near Ahuna Road. Investigators determined that Quintal was driving a white 2017 Jeep Renegade multi-purpose vehicle when he went off the right shoulder, struck a rock pile, and flipped.
He was found unresponsive at the scene and was unable to be revived despite lifesaving measures, police said. He was pronounced dead at 2:20 p.m.
Police are investigating the crash and have ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Police said speed, alcohol, and/or drugs are not believed to be factors in this collision at this time.
Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Officer Jerome Duarte at (808) 961-2339 or Jerome.Duarte@hawaiicounty.gov. Anonymous tips can also be reported to Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.
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Hawaii island police said this was the county’s first traffic fatality of 2026, compared to two at the same time last year.