From Feb. 8 through Sunday, Hawaii Island police arrested 16 motorists for suspected driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. ADVERTISING From Feb. 8
From Feb. 8 through Sunday, Hawaii Island police arrested 16 motorists for suspected driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21.
Kona and Puna officers arrested seven drivers in each district while Hamakua and South Hilo officers each arrested one, according to the Hawaii Police Department.
So far this year, there have been 130 DUI arrests compared with 113 during the same period last year, an increase of 15 percent. There have been 157 major accidents so far this year compared with 170 during the same period last year, a decrease of 7.6 percent.
So far this year, there have been two fatal crashes on Hawaii Island, resulting in two fatalities compared with two fatal crashes (one of which had multiple deaths), resulting in four fatalities during the same period last year. This represents a decrease of 50 percent for fatalities.
