Man, 61, dies following traffic wreck

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A 61-year-old California man died Saturday after driving into a cement wall in Hilo.

A 61-year-old California man died Saturday after driving into a cement wall in Hilo.

Police said the man might have suffered a medical condition that caused him to drive off Kanoelehua Avenue between Kahaopea and Kawailani streets.

The one-vehicle wreck was reported at 9:41 p.m. The man was pronounced dead at 10:16 p.m. at Hilo Medical Center.

Police are withholding his name pending notification of family.