On 3/8, Idaho State Police (ISP) posted a video on their Facebook page showing a red Honda running a red light at 178 km/h and crashing into a silver Subaru Legacy. The Subaru spun more than 360 degrees before coming to a stop, while the Honda skidded across the intersection, through oncoming traffic, and finally rested on the roadside.
While the ISP didn't detail the extent of the damage, they confirmed the Subaru driver was following traffic laws. The ISP advised drivers to glance at cross-traffic even when they have a green light, as a precaution against red-light runners. "A quick look could save your life," they stated.
The incident coincided with the start of National Stop on Red Week (3/8-9/8) in the US. Initiated in 1995 by the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), this week-long campaign aims to mitigate the severity of such collisions. The initiative highlights the dangers of running red lights and the potentially devastating consequences of reckless driving.
My Anh (according to ISP)