'Drive Sober. No Regrets.' TxDOT, Mothers Against Drunk Driving warn ahead of Labor Day weekend

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Texas Department of Transportation is launching "Drive Sober. No Regrets." - their drunk driving prevention campaign in effect across the Lone Star State for the Labor Day weekend.

Data from the state shows there was an average of 65 alcohol-related crashes every day on Texas roadways last year and an average of three deaths per day stemming from those crashes.

Also, in 2023, there were 334 DUI-alcohol-related traffic crashes in our state over the holiday weekend. That resulted in 14 deaths and 35 serious injuries.

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Sherri McCollough with Mothers Against Drunk Driving joined Eyewitness News on Friday and said they also have a campaign called Saturation Saturday.

The goal is to educate drivers and prevent injuries and deaths that are 100% avoidable.

If you plan to celebrate Labor Day with a few drinks, designate a sober driver. You can also ride share or call a cab. Both campaigns aim for everyone to make it back home safely after a fun holiday weekend.

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