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23% of holiday traffic deaths caused by drunk drivers
As people celebrate the holidays with friends and family, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) wants everyone to remember to always find a sober ride.
In TxDOT’s Atlanta District last year, 330 DUI-alcohol related traffic crashes resulted in the deaths of 21 people and the serious injury of 51 others. From Dec. 1, 2021 through Jan. 1, 2022, the area saw 28 DUI-alcohol related traffic crashes resulting in one death and five serious injuries.
The Atlanta District is comprised of Bowie, C...