South Africa’s roads are the killer that takes more lives each year than cancer.
Our road accident toll and associated deaths are at critical levels. The WHO estimates that roughly 40 people are killed in road accidents every single day.
“Let’s say in a rural area you’re involved in a crash and you’re off the road. There’s a good chance that nobody might even notice the crash. You can’t speak for yourself, and those patients will probably never get the right kind of treatment to them in time, “ says RoadSave CEO, Jaco Gerrits.
What if you are unable to call for help?
Who will come to your rescue? Who will speak on your behalf?
RoadSave’s Crash Alert benefit
Our international award winning Crash Alert benefit turns your phone into a life-saving device by detecting impact corresponding to a car crash. A timer will go off and, if not cancelled within 10 seconds, the nearest ambulance is immediately dispatched to your live location.
The application runs silently in the background of your cellular device. It operates while a user is driving and detects the sudden motion and G-forces of a car crash. The tech pinpoints your location, immediately dispatches the nearest ambulance and provides paramedics with vital information which could save your life or that of a loved one.
Why we’ve on-boarded nearly 40,000 subscriber in just 1 year.
One of the major advantages of RoadSave’s Crash Alert benefit is that it has partnered with 113 different private emergency medical providers in South Africa, as well a network of over 5000 paramedics, meaning that its users have a greater chance of accessing an ambulance that’s near.
RoadSave’s Crash Alert Benefit took Jaco and his team over 2 years to code and develop. It is a great example of social entrepreneurship and testament to how technology can play a key role in helping to save lives.
Watch this video to learn more about our crash detection technology.
Stay safe and healthy, folks.
Jono
