Police arrest 23 for DUI

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During the week of June 29-July 5, Hawaii Island police arrested 23 motorists for DUI. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic accident. None were younger than 21.

The numbers of arrests by district were: Kona, 10; South Hilo, seven; Puna, three; South Kohala, two; and North Kohala, one.

So far this year, there have been 449 DUI arrests compared to 577 during the same period last year a decrease of 22.2 percent.

There have been 403 major accidents so far this year compared to 479 during the same period last year, a decrease of 15.9 percent.

To date, there have been 10 official traffic fatalities, compared to 13 fatalities for the same time last year, a decrease of 23.1 percent for fatalities.

DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide, police said.