Police ID man killed in car crash on Pauahi Street in Hilo
Police have identified the man who died in the single-vehicle collision that occurred early Thursday morning in Hilo as 20-year-old Jordan Grant of Hilo.
At 12:07 a.m., police responded to a report of a traffic collision on Pauahi Street near Piopio Street.
Investigators determined that a silver 1998 Honda Civic two-door sedan was traveling east on Pauahi Street at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to skid into the metal railing of the Pauahi Street bridge.
Grant, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, was found unresponsive at the scene.
Fire and medical personnel attempted lifesaving measures but were unable to revive him. Grant was pronounced deceased at 12:23 a.m.
An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
At this time, speed and alcohol and/or drugs are believed to be factors in this collision, police said.
Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to please contact Officer Laurence Davis at (808) 961-2339 or via email at Laurence.Davis@hawaiicounty.gov. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.
This is the third traffic fatality on 91直播 Island in 2026 compared to three this time last year.
