During the week of April 23, 2012, through April 29, 2012, Big Island police arrested 29 motorists for drunk driving. Ten of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21. During the week of
During the week of April 23, 2012, through April 29, 2012, Big Island police arrested 29 motorists for drunk driving. Ten of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21.
The numbers of arrests by district were: Kona, 15; South Hilo, 10; Puna, 2; South Kohala and Ka’u, 1 each.
So far this year, there have been 471 DUI arrests compared to 459 during the same period last year, an increase of 2.6 percent.
There have been 491 major accidents so far this year compared to 460 during the same period last year, an increase of 6.7 percent.
So far this year, there have been 12 official traffic fatalities on the Big Island compared to eight during the same period last year, an increase of 50 percent.
To date, three of the fatalities have been related to drugs, while another is related to alcohol.
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
