Honolulu, HI : Kailua-Kona man, 34, dies in early morning car crash on Alii Drive just one mile south of Lunapule Road on Saturday, 21st March, 2020

A Kailua-Kona man, 34, has died this morning following a single-vehicle collision on Alii Drive just one mile south of Lunapule Road.

Hawaii County Police Department have identified the man as Robert Jibas, according to a statement released today.

Police responded to a call at 1:54 a.m., determining that a white 2007 BMW X3 SUV heading south struck a metal guardrail on the mauka side of the road then hit a metal trench shoring and a concrete construction barrier, according to a statement.

The man was transported to the Kona Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 6:15 a.m.

Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Police did not reveal whether speed or alcohol were factors in the crash.

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