Police arrest 20 for DUI

During the week of July 8-14, Hawaii Island police arrested 20 motorists for DUI. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None were younger than 21.

The numbers of arrests by district were: Kona, eight; Hilo, four; Puna and South Kohala, three each; Ka‘u and North Hilo, one each.

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So far this year, there have been 525 DUI arrests compared to 526 during the same period last year, a decrease of 0.2%.

There were 533 major crashes so far this year compared to 455 during the same time last year, an increase of 17.1%.

To date, there have been 20 official traffic fatalities compared to 10 at this time last year, an increase of 100%.

DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide, police said.

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