During the week of February 4, 2019, through February 10, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested twenty-five (25) motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. 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 0.83 percent.
There have been 99 major accidents so far this year compared with 117 during the same period last year, a decrease of 15.4 percent.
To date, there were 2 fatal crashes, resulting in 2 fatalities, compared with 1 fatal crash, resulting in 2 fatalities for the same time last year. This represents an increase of 100% for fatal crashes.
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue island wide.
Address/Location
Hawaii Police Department
349 Kapiolani St
Hilo, HI 96720
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 808-935-3311
