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TxDOT Launches Sobriety Awareness Truck to Combat Impaired Driving in El Paso

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In response to alarming statistics on impaired driving, TxDOT has launched a statewide tour featuring a transformed beverage truck aimed at promoting sober driving. In 2025, El Paso recorded 501 DUI-related crashes, resulting in 17 fatalities and numerous injuries. The initiative is designed to educate drivers about the dangers of impaired driving through interactive exhibits. El Paso residents can visit the Sobriety Awareness Truck on June 26 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at San Jacinto Plaza, where they can access educational materials and participate in hands-on activities to understand the consequences of driving under the influence.

Key Details: • Event Date: June 26, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Location: San Jacinto Plaza, 111 West Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901 • The truck serves as an educational tool about the dangers of impaired driving. • Interactive stations will be available for hands-on learning.

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