11-10-24 Police Investigating Elderly Man Killed in Driveway Collision

Hawai‘i Police Department
Area I Traffic Enforcement Unit
Sergeant Keith Nacis
Phone: (808) 961-2339
Report No.: 24-103285

Media Release

A 79-year-old Kea‘au man died following a single-vehicle collision on Sunday morning, November 10, 2024, in the driveway to a residence in the 15-2700 block of Maiko Street in Pāhoa.

The man has been identified as George D. Coit.

Responding to a 11:55 a.m. call, police determined that a 50-year old man from Kea‘au was operating a white 2008 Ford Econoline van when he struck Coit in the driveway. Coit was transported to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased at 3:40 p.m.

The operator of the van was not injured.

At this time, police do not believe alcohol and/or drugs are a factor in this investigation.

The Area I Traffic Enforcement Unit has initiated a negligent homicide investigation. If anyone has information regarding this collision they may contact Officer Johnathan Rapoza at (808) 961-2339 or via email at Johnathan.Rapoza@hawaiicounty.gov.  

Because the collision did not occur on a public roadway, it is not counted as a fatality for statistical purposes.

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