City Of Fort Worth: Impaired Driving Involved In A Quarter Of Holiday Traffic Deaths

Dallas TX

28 December, 2021

1:57 PM

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Press release from City of Fort Worth: December 28, 2021 A night of drinking at a friend's house for Richie Griffin led to the holidays spent in the court system after he crashed into a home when he got behind the wheel drunk. This is just one of many stories that highlight the costly and tragic consequences of driving under the influence. This holiday season, TxDOT reminds Texans to always find a sober ride. Throughout December, TxDOT's Drive Sober. No Regrets. campaign has hosted events across the state featuring video testimonials of Texans like Griffin who deal with the daily consequences of drunk driving, either as an offender or survivor. View these powerful stories and drunk driving facts.  "It is our hope that these moving, firsthand accounts will encourage all of us to make the right choice and not ever drive after drinking or doing anything that can alter our judgment," said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams. "We don't want to turn a happy time of year into one that could be marked by tragic loss caused by someone's poor decision to drink and drive." There were 2,462 DUI-alcohol-related traffic crashes in Texas during the holiday season of Dec. 1, 2020, through Jan. 1, 2021. Those crashes killed 93 people and seriously injured another 215. Drinking and driving is 100% preventable and can have serious physical, emotional and financial consequences that can last for years. A DWI can hurt or kill someone, devastating the lives of victims and survivors forever. It can also cause significant and expensive legal issues, create difficulty finding or keeping a job and bring a lifetime of regret. There are many sober ride options available. Designate a sober driver, call a taxi, use a rideshare service, stay put, call a friend or family member or use mass transit to ensure you don't drive impaired.   Get articles like this in your inbox. Subscribe to City News.   This press release was produced by City of Fort Worth. The views expressed here are the author's own.