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Hawaiʻi Island police reported a fatal single-vehicle crash in Mountain View that occurred late Friday night, October 2, 2026.

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According to investigators, the crash took place shortly after 10:00 p.m. on North Kulani Road, just south of Stainback Highway. A green 1998 Toyota pickup truck was traveling south when the driver lost control, veered off onto the right shoulder, struck a tree, and overturned.

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Emergency responders arrived to find the driver, who was the vehicle’s sole occupant, unresponsive. Lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:32 p.m.

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Authorities have ordered an autopsy to confirm the exact cause of death. The victim’s name is being withheld pending positive identification and family notification. Investigators believe speed, failure to wear a seatbelt, and alcohol or drugs were potential contributing factors.

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