The Ocean View pedestrian killed Thursday on Hokulani Boulevard has been identified as John Patrick Burns.

The 43-year-old man died Thursday of multiple traumatic injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle, according to the county medical examiner.

Burns had been walking on Hokulani Boulevard between 11:30 p.m. and 1:08 a.m. , the time when they received a 911 call from a resident returning home and found the pedestrian int he middle of the road. The man was taken to Kona Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the driver . Anyone with information is asked to call (808) 326-4646, extension 229. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at (808) 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers calls are confidential.