An 86-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following a single vehicle collision on Sunday in Holualoa on Pueo Road.
KAILUA-KONA — An 86-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following a single-vehicle collision on Sunday in Holualoa.
The Hawaii Police Department identified the man on Monday as Edgar William Schwoyer.
Police responding to an 8:01 a.m. call determined that a white 1999 Ford Ranger being operated by Schwoyer was driving east on Pueo Road.
For unknown reasons, the 86-year-old man exited the vehicle which then rolled backward over him before striking two rocky embankments and then coming to a rest on Pueo Road. The man was transported to the Kona Community Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Police do not believe speed was a factor in the crash. An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
The Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit has initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation and is asking for anyone who may have witnessed the accident to contact Officer Kimo Keliipaakaua at (808) 326-4646, ext. 229.
This is the 16th traffic fatality this year compared to 21 at this time last year.
