www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2025-07-27 17:36:43
SUMMARY: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is urging drivers to slow down in its latest summer safety campaign targeting speeding—the leading cause of crashes in Texas. In Katy, volunteers engaged drivers with swag, safety quizzes, and virtual reality experiences to educate them on speeding’s deadly consequences. In 2024 alone, Texas reported over 158,000 speed-related crashes causing more than 1,400 deaths. Locally, Houston had over 50,000 such crashes with 257 deaths and 1,200 serious injuries. Drivers like Luis Hernandez and others highlight the dangers of speeding, emphasizing the need for awareness to protect families and communities.
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