#big island accidents

HPD: 22% of Traffic Accidents Occur in Parking Lots

The HPD reminds motorists to increase their awareness when operating their vehicles in parking lots where approximately 22% of traffic accidents occur.

HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown

Twenty-eight motorists were arrested on Big Island roadways in the past week for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

Weekly DUI Arrests: Police Nab 32 Motorists on Hawai`i Island

Year-over-year statistics show a slight decline in DUI arrests, major accidents.

DUI Arrests Down; Traffic Fatalities at 2012 Pace

As of last week the island’s death toll on public roadways stood at 11, the same as occurred during the same period last year.

UPDATE: Hele-On Bus, SUV Collision: Driver Dies of Injuries

Police identify driver, note alcohol usage may have played a role in the accident.

OPINION: More Taxes, Less DUIs

With major accidents on the rise, an increase in alcohol taxes could help to boost traffic enforcement and monitoring.