37-year-old Jason Oliveira Kanakamaikai of Ocean View suffered severe injuries following a two vehicle collision that took place on Saturday, November 27, at the intersection of Plumeria Lane and Coconut Drive in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision.

Hawaiʻi County Police determined that a green 2002 Honda Rancher ATV was heading northeast on Coconut Drive and failed to stop at the intersection of Plumeria lane and sideswiped a green 2000 Dodge van that was heading south.  The rider was then ejected off of the ATV.  He was transported to the Kona Community Hospital for his initial treatment and then later transported to the Queens Medical Center on Oʻahu.

The driver of the Dodge van, a 65-year-old male, and his 64-year-old female and 68-year-old female passengers are all from Ocean View and were not injured in the crash.

Police believe that speed and impairment are possible factors in the collision.

The Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit has initiated a Major Traffic investigation and is asking for anyone who may have witnessed the accident to contact Officer Jason Foxworthy at (808) 326-4646, ext. 229 or via email at Jason.foxworthy@hawaiicounty.gov.