“Most of the people injured and killed in these type of crashes are the innocent victims -- pedestrians and other motorists,” says Jeff Beyer, senior vice-president and chief communications officer for Farmers Insurance Group. “Drivers must always ask themselves if the few seconds they might save by running a red light are worth the risk of injuring, or even killing, someone.”
Even though nearly nine years have passed, Anderson still thinks about the crash she was in every day. “I can’t help but think about it because I lost the sight in my right eye and have a numb leg as a result of the accident,” she says. “Because I know what can happen, every time I see someone run a red light I cringe. Fortunately, I haven’t had to witness any accidents.”
The survey results were gathered from a random written survey of driving habits that Farmers conducted last year. Approximately 1,000 drivers took part.
The Farmers Insurance Group of Companies is the nation's third-largest Personal Lines Property and Casualty insurance group. Headquartered in Los Angeles and doing business in 41 states, the insurers comprising the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies provide Homeowners, Auto, Business, Life insurance and financial services to more than 10 million households through 17,000 exclusive and independent agents and district managers. For more information about Farmers, visit their Web site: www.farmers.com. Courtesy of ARA Content
