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.

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.