During the week of Feb. 23-March 1, Hawaii Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was younger than the age of 21. ADVERTISING During
During the week of Feb. 23-March 1, Hawaii Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was younger than the age of 21.
The numbers of arrests by district were: South Hilo, 8; Kona, 7; and Puna, 6.
So far this year, there have been 160 DUI arrests compared to 210 during the same period last year, a decrease of 23.8 percent.
There have been 219 major accidents so far this year compared to 291 during the same period last year, a decrease of 24.7 percent.
So far this year, there have been five official traffic fatalities compared to three during the same period last year, an increase of 66.7 percent. To date, one fatality has been linked to impaired driving due to drugs.
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide, police said.
