Man dies following vehicle collision at Waipio Costco parking lot
UPDATE 10 p.m.
The Honolulu Police Department reported that the man, aged 71, was traveling through the rear back alley of the Costco “when he suddenly accelerated and collided with” a 40-foot shipping container.
The man, who was wearing a seat belt at the time, had to be extricated from his vehicle.
So far, speed has been described as the only contributing factor that HPD is suspecting.
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A man in his 70s died this evening following a vehicle collision in the Waipio Costco parking lot, the Honolulu Emergency Services Department reported.
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The incident took place at around 8 p.m., the department said. The Honolulu Emergency Medical Services pronounced the man dead on arrival.
No additional information about the collision was provided.
