Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision in Hilo.

Early yesterday, police responded to a report of a traffic collision on Pauahi Street near Piopio Street and determined that a silver 1998 Honda Civic two-door sedan was traveling east on Pauahi Street at a high speed when the operator lost control of the vehicle, causing it to skid into the metal railing of the Pauahi Street bridge. The male operator, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, was found unresponsive at the scene.

Fire and medical personnel attempted lifesaving measures but was unable to revive him.

An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death. The man’s identity is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of the next of kin.

At this time, speed and alcohol, and/or drugs are believed to be factors in this collision.

Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact Officer Laurence Davis at (808) 961-2339 or via email at Laurence.Davis@hawaiicounty.gov.