Police Investigating Fatal Traffic Crash In Hilo

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a single-vehicle collision that claimed the life of a 20-year-old Hilo man on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 11, 2026, in Hilo. The man has been positively identified as Logan Quintal of Hilo.

Police responded to a reported traffic collision at 2:07 p.m. on Mahiai Street near Ahuna Road.  Investigators determined that a white 2017 Jeep Renegade multi-purpose vehicle was traveling east on Mahiai Street when it drove off the right shoulder of the roadway, struck a rock pile, and overturned. Quintal, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, was found unresponsive at the scene. 

Fire and medical personnel attempted lifesaving measures but was unable to revive Quintal. He was pronounced deceased at 2:20 p.m.

An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death. At this time, speed, alcohol, and/or drugs are not believed to be factors in this collision.

Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to please contact Officer Jerome Duarte at (808) 961-2339 or via email at Jerome.Duarte@hawaiicounty.gov. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.

This is the first traffic fatality on Hawai’i Island in 2026 compared to two this time last year.