Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of Feb. 4 through 10, 2019.
One of the drivers was involved in a traffic accident.
So far this year, there have been 119 DUI arrests compared with 120 during the same period last year, a decrease of .83%.
The numbers of arrests by district were:
DUI Arrests by District
District
Weekly Total
Year to Date
Hāmākua
0
0
North Hilo
0
1
South Hilo
6
24
Puna
7
27
Kaʻū
0
3
Kona
7
43
South Kohala
5
21
North Kohala
0
0
Island Total
25
119
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
There have been 99 major accidents so far this year compared with 117 during the same period last year, a decrease of 15.4%.
To date, there were two fatal crashes, resulting in two fatalities, compared with one fatal crash, resulting in two fatalities for the same time last year. This represents an increase of 100% for fatal crashes.
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
This comments section is a public community forum for the purpose of free expression. Although Big Island Now encourages respectful communication only, some content may be considered offensive. Please view at your own discretion. View Comments
