HOUSTON – On one of the year’s most notorious nights for drunk driving, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies hit the streets Wednesday night, working to prevent tragedy before the Thanksgiving holiday.

Known as “Blackout Wednesday,” the night before Thanksgiving historically ranks among the deadliest for alcohol-related crashes nationwide.

Lieutenant Roger Wolsey, a 32-year veteran of the force, led KPRC 2 News on an exclusive ride-along to witness the department’s drunk driving crackdown firsthand.

“You’re behind a deadly weapon,” Wolsey said. “When you’re getting behind the wheel of a vehicle, you’re making a very conscious, serious decision that to make sure you operate that vehicle safely.”

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