During the week of Nov. 14-20, Hawaii Island police arrested 21 motorists for DUI. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. Two of the drivers were younger than 21. ADVERTISING During the week of Nov. 14-20, Hawaii Island
During the week of Nov. 14-20, Hawaii Island police arrested 21 motorists for DUI. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. Two of the drivers were younger than 21.
The numbers of arrests by district were: Kona, nine; South Hilo, six; Puna, five; and North Kohala, one.
So far this year, there have been 971 DUI arrests compared to 954 during the same period last year, an increase of 1.8 percent.
There have been 1,261 major accidents so far this year compared to 1,363 during the same period last year, a decrease of 7.5 percent.
So far this year, there have been 28 official traffic fatalities compared to 17 during the same period last year. This represents an increase of 64.7 percent for fatalities.
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide, police said.
