Kailua Kona,HI : Hilo man dies in single car accident on May, Sunday 13th 2018

A 28-year-old Hilo man has died following a single vehicle crash which occurred Sunday morning on Highway 11 near the 41.5 mile marker in Kapapala, Ka?u.

He was identified as Brayden T. MartinResponding to a 7:48 a.m. call Sunday morning, police determined that a 2002 Toyota pickup truck operated by Martin had been traveling north on Highway 11 near the 41.5 mile marker when he crossed left of the center of the roadway. The truck then ran off of the west side shoulder where it struck an embankment, causing the truck to overturn. Martin was ejected from the vehicle.

Martin sustained critical injuries from the collision and was taken to the Kona Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

Police believe inattention was a factor in the crash.

An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.


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Hilo man dies in single car accident Sunday