During the week of June 8-14, Hawaii Island police arrested 17 motorists for DUI. Seven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. ADVERTISING During the week of June 8-14, Hawaii Island police
During the week of June 8-14, Hawaii Island police arrested 17 motorists for DUI. Seven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21.
The numbers of arrests by district were: South Hilo, 8; Kona, 5; Puna and South Kohala, 2 each.
So far this year, there have been 464 DUI arrests compared to 563 during the same period last year, a decrease of 17.6 percent.
There have been 673 major accidents so far this year compared to 720 during the same period last year, a decrease of 6.5 percent.
So far this year, there have been 11 official traffic fatalities compared to seven during the same period last year, an increase of 57.1 percent.
To date, four of those fatalities have been linked to impaired driving — one to drugs and three to a combination of drugs and alcohol.
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide, police said.
