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Even with bars closed, Oahu has seen an increase in fatal crashes involving impaired drivers HPD said their night enforcement unit will be deployed in full force on New Year s Eve. (Source: HNN) By Samie Solina | December 31, 2020 at 11:58 PM HST - Updated January 1 at 1:07 AM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Despite less traffic on the roadways and bar closures due to the pandemic, police say thereâs been an increase in fatal crashes involving impaired drivers.
In 2019, there were 51 fatal crashes on Oahuâs roadway, according to HPD. Drugs and alcohol played a role in about a third of them. In 2020, meanwhile, there were 54 fatal crashes.