Full Notification

Hawai‘i Police Department
Traffic Enforcement Unit
Sergeant Thomas Koyanagi
Phone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229
Report No. 24-045278 (UPDATE)

Media Release

A 59-year-old Ocean View man died in a single vehicle collision that occurred on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The incident took place at the intersection of Mamalahoa Highway (Highway 11) and Leilani Street which is located in Ka'u, Hawaii.

The 59-year-old motorcycle rider has been positively identified as Andre Joseph Fournier Sr.

Responding to a call at 5:37 p.m., Police investigation revealed that a green 2022 Kawasaki KLX300 traveling south had overtaken several vehicles near the Manuka State Park entrance. After passing the vehicles, the motorcycle was observed crossing over the double solid yellow lines and struck a rock embankment on the mauka side of the highway.  The rider was ejected from the motorcycle.  The 59-year-old male rider was transported to the Kona Community Hospital and was pronounced dead at 10:30 p.m. 

The Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit has initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation and is asking for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact Officer Adam Roberg at 326-4646 ext. 229 or email at [email protected]. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo.

This is the 18th traffic fatality this year compared to 8 at this time last year.