Family uses tragic loss to raise awareness about driving safety

CALLAHAN COUNTY, Texas – Aspen Blessing was an 18-year-old girl from Baird whose life was taken by a drunk driver on March 10, 2024.

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A memorial sign now stands on I-20 between FM 603 and Buck Creek Road at the exact spot where her car was found after the accident. The sign was put up to remind people to pay attention on the road and not to drink and drive.

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Since the accident, the Blessing family has worked with TxDOT to raise awareness of how many lives can be affected by a single decision. The family now drives Aspen’s old car to schools to show the impact drinking and driving can have and to spread the message that every decision you make counts.

Find out more about the Blessing Family’s One Choice initiative today on KTXS News at 5.