HAWAII, Hawaii (KHON2) — Officials at the Hawaiʻi Police Department are reminding the public to drive safely on the roads while honoring our fallen heroes.
Traffic fatalities almost doubled on the Big Isle in 2024 compared to 2023, with Hawaiʻi Island authorities saying that impaired driving was a significant factor in the dramatic surge in lost lives.
In 2024, HPD arrested more than 960 people for driving under the influence, which was a slight increase compared to the previous year. An additional 277 impaired drivers were involved in traffic collisions, with 71 of these drivers being under 21.
DUI checkpoints will be established around the island to ensure safety.
“Let’s honor our heroes by keeping our roads safe,” Hawaiʻi Police Department said in a statement. “Drive sober. Drive with aloha.”