A salesperson is assigned to a company's regional office in Tucson, AZ, but is also tasked to handle other company offices in that and surrounding states. While on a trip to one of those areas, the salesperson has an accident and runs into another automobile, causing damages. In these circumstances:

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the company will be liable for any injuries to third parties.

the company will not be liable for any injuries to third parties.

the salesperson is a professional and an independent contractor and the company will not be liable.

none of the above