Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a fatal public accident involving a single motor vehicle that occurred in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Kea‘au on Monday, August 15.

Witnesses observed a female who was standing between her Chevy Malibu and the gate post to her residence. Upon contact, the female appeared to have been pinned and was unresponsive at the scene. She was transported to Hilo Medical Center where she was later pronounced dead.  An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.

The identity of the deceased female is being withheld until the next of kin is located and notified.

The East Hawaiʻi Traffic Enforcement Unit have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation and although no foul play is suspected at this time, they will continue to examine the evidence and facts relative to any additional contributing factors to this incident.

Police are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact Officer Blayne Matsui at (808) 961-2339 or via email Blayne.Matsui@HawaiiCounty.gov.