Hawaiʻi Island Police ID Body Found July 11 in Hilo

Hawaiʻi Island police have identified a woman whose body was discovered off of Bayfront Highway in Hilo on July 11.

Police say Tina Marie Fukushima, 44, of Hilo was found unresponsive in a dark, late model multi-purpose vehicle that was parked on the gravel shoulder near the area of the Moʻoheau Bandstand.

Although an autopsy was performed by the medical examiner, police say the cause and manner of death are pending toxicology results. Police do not suspect foul play in this case, which is classified as a coroner’s inquest.

Detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigation Section are continuing the investigation.