To date, there have been no traffic fatalities on Big Island public roadways, compared with three fatalities during the same period in 2011, according to police. Police arrested 25 drivers for suspected drunken driving between Jan. 23 and Sunday; five
Police arrested 25 drivers for suspected drunken driving between Jan. 23 and Sunday; five were involved in traffic accidents and one was younger than 21.
Police have made 102 suspected DUI arrests this year compared with 113 during the same period in 2011, according to the Hawaii Police Department.
South Hilo officers arrested 12 drivers, Kona officers six and Puna officers five. South Kohala and Hamakua officers arrested one motorist in each district.
There have been 94 major accidents this year compared with 112 during the same period last year.
To date, there have been no traffic fatalities on Big Island public roadways, compared with three fatalities during the same period in 2011, according to police.
