The Texas Department of Transportation is intensifying efforts to remove impaired drivers from Texas roads during the Fourth of July holiday period. The enforcement push runs through July 6 and is part of the agency's "Drive Sober, No Regrets" campaign. This initiative is being conducted in partnership with Sue Beatty, a Frisco resident whose daughter was killed by an intoxicated motorist.
The campaign honors the memory of Carly Beatty, a 19-year-old Texas A&M University student. In 2019, Carly Beatty was struck and killed by a drunk driver while walking home with two friends near College Station. Sue Beatty, who resides in Frisco, which is located approximately 6 miles south of Prosper, has worked to keep her daughter's legacy alive through advocacy and nonprofit work.
Sue Beatty described her daughter as a compassionate individual with a strong love for animals. She noted that Carly had expressed a desire to become a veterinarian since she was three years old. Following her death, Sue Beatty established the nonprofit organization Carly’s Way in 2019.
The group focuses on supporting local animal shelters while also raising public awareness regarding the dangers of driving under the influence.
State data highlights the severity of the issue the campaign addresses. According to TxDOT, 1,254 fatalities occurred on Texas roadways in 2025 due to drivers choosing to operate vehicles while impaired. The Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex accounted for 258 of those deaths. That figure represents nearly one death per weekday across the region for the entire year.
