PAHALA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island police are investigating a fatal crash involving a 13-year-old boy.

The crash happened Thursday at around 5:55 p.m. on Cane Haul Road near Pahala.

According to police, a blue 2006 Honda Civic operated by the 13-year-old boy, was traveling east when it left the roadway, went down an embankment, and struck a large tree.

Hawaii Island police said a 15-year-old male passenger was also riding in the vehicle but was not injured in the crash.

Police said neither of the teens were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.

The 13-year-old boy was transported to Ka‘u Community Hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

He was identified as Kainui Kaupu-Manini of Pahala.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision

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