Speed was probably a factor in a single-car accident late Friday night that claimed the life of a 47-year-old Honolulu man, police said yesterday.

The driver of the car was headed north on Punchbowl Street just past Lusitana Street when he crossed into the southbound lanes, went up a dirt embankment and struck a concrete structure that is part of H-1 Freeway, police said.

The driver of the two-door Toyota was taken to The Queen's Medical Center where he later died, police said.

It was not known whether alcohol was involved in the crash, the 46th traffic fatality on O'ahu this year. Last year at the same time, there were 67 traffic fatalities, police said.

FLAGS LOWERED FOR 9/11 ANNIVERSARY

Gov. Linda Lingle has ordered all state flags to fly at half staff on Tuesday, the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

The day also has been proclaimed "Patriots Day" in Hawai'i to honor those who lost their lives in the attacks, Lingle said.

HUMAN REMAINS FOUND ON KAUA'I

LIHU'E — The remains of an unidentified person were found Thursday afternoon on the shoreline near Ahukini Landing, Kaua'i police officals said.

The case is under investigation and the remains have been sent to a forensic lab on O'ahu for examination.

Anyone with information that could further the investigation is urged to call Detective Carl Oliver at 241-1882, Lt. Daniel Fort at 241-1680, or police dispatch at 241-1711.

7 MEN ARRESTED FOR SOLICITATION

At least seven men were arrested for soliciting prostitution in Chinatown late Friday night, police said yesterday.

The seven men were arrested between 8 p.m. and midnight on street corners around the area of Nu'uanu Avenue and Vineyard Boulevard.

All were charged with petty misdemeanors and released on bail.