TEXAS – With Thanksgiving travel about to ramp up, AAA Texas and local law enforcement are reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert on the roads. Officials say this time of year, part of the broader holiday travel season, is one of the busiest and most dangerous for motorists, especially for roadside responders like law enforcement officers and tow truck drivers.

During a press conference on Nov. 12, AAA Texas spokesperson Doug Shupe highlighted the risks faced by emergency personnel on the roadside.

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“Last year, 46 emergency roadside responders, police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and tow truck operators never made it home,” Shupe said. “They were struck while helping others at the ro

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