A 1-year-old Kailua-Kona boy died Saturday night from injuries he sustained after he was struck by a sport utility vehicle in a parking lot, Hawaii County police reported Monday. 

Police identified the boy as Benwa Benjimon. 

Benjimon was in the parking lot of Kahaluu Housing in Kailua-Kona when he was struck just before 8 p.m. by a white 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. 

Police said the Suburban driver was attempting to reverse into a parking stall when he hit the boy. 

The boy was taken to the Kona Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 9:37 p.m., police said. 

Police arrested a 38-year-old Kailua-Kona man who was driving the Suburban, and later released him. 

Police initiated a negligent homicide investigation. 

Police ask any witnesses to the crash to call officer Justin Hooser at 326-4646, ext. 229. Anonymous calls may be made to CrimeStoppers at 961-8300. 

This death occurred in a private parking lot and will not count toward the official traffic fatality count.