Police Investigating Fatal ATV Crash in Honoka‘a

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a single-vehicle collision involving an all-terrain vehicle that claimed the life of a man late Saturday night in Honoka‘a.

The crash occurred at 11:35 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, on Mud Lane, about a half mile west of Honoka‘a–Waipi‘o Road.

According to investigators, the man was operating a Honda four-wheel all-terrain vehicle while towing a trailer and traveling north when he lost control. The operator, and sole occupant of the vehicle, was ejected as the ATV overturned and pinned beneath the vehicle. He was found unresponsive at the scene.

Fire and medical personnel determined the man was beyond life-saving measures. He was pronounced deceased at 12:20 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8.

An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death. His identity is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of the next of kin.

The East Hawaii Traffic Enforcement Unit responded to the scene and is continuing this investigation. 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 Laurence Davis at (808) 961-2339 or via email at Laurence.Davis@hawaiipolice.gov. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.

This is the fourth traffic fatality on Hawai‘i Island in 2026, compared to five this time last year.