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Drivers 25 times more likely to cause a fatal crash when combining alcohol and THC PARIS, June 16, 2026 – The safest decision happens before you turn the key. Driving after drinking alcohol, using THC or mixing substances puts everyone on Texas roads at risk. With
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sober ride home. A mother’s greatest fear, realized When Sue Beatty dropped her daughter Carly off for her sophomore year at Texas A&M, she didn’t know it would be the last time she’d see her. Just a few weeks later, the 19-year-old was struck and killed by an impaired driver while walking home. “She had her whole life ahead of her,” said Beatty. “Carly did not deserve what happened to her. She had hopes and dreams that have now ended…because someone chose to drive impaired.” Beatty wants drivers to remember that in a day and age where options like rideshare and public transit are available, there is no reason anyone should ever drive impaired. Impaired driving comes at a cost No one gets behind the wheel intending to cause harm, but 1,254 people died on Texas roads because of
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impaired driving last year. That’s three Texans killed each day. And the dangers are even greater if drivers combine substances. In fact, when alcohol and THC are used together, drivers are 25 times more likely to cause a fatal crash. ● In the Paris District in 2025, there were 6,310 traffic crashes in Texas, resulting in 98 fatalities and 387 serious injuries. o In the Paris District in 2025, there were 354 DUIalcohol related traffic crashes, resulting in 29 fatalities and 62 serious injuries. o In the Paris District during the 2025 July Fourth holiday time period, there were 9 DUI-alcohol related traffic crashes, resulting in no fatalities and no serious injuries. o In the Paris District in 2025, there were 407 DUIall (drug or alcohol) related traffic crashes, resulting in 50 fatalities and 75 serious injuries. o In the Paris District during the 2025 July Fourth holiday time period, there were 9 DUI-all (drug or alcohol) related traffic crashes,
resulting in no fatalities and no serious injuries. “There is no safe level of impaired driving,” said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams. “Avoiding a crash or arrest doesn’t make the choice any less dangerous. The risk is real and the consequences can be permanent. Avoid the ‘what ifs’ and always drive sober.” It’s also important to remember that causing a crash isn’t the only potential outcome when driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Getting a DWI can result in time-consuming legal hassles and fines and fees up to $17,000. Drive Sober. No Regrets. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will travel the state in a former beverage delivery truck retrofitted to deliver sober driving messages. The truck will feature a variety of engaging activities to teach participants about the dangers of impaired driving. Continued See Drive Sober on page 2