04-23-2013, 11:58 AM | #1 |
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Chrysler Engineer passes away as a result of 2013 SRT Viper accident
News reports indicate that a Chrysler Engineer, Martin Morse, passed away from injuries he received while driving a 2013 SRT Viper. Here's a link to the report - click here
While I'm no safety engineer, in my opinion there was no reason this accident should have resulted in a fatality and I hope this accident places more focus on states that use "cable barriers" on major highways. When I was living in Washington the State Transportation Department installed miles of cable barriers without any testing to determine their effectiveness. The cable barriers often failed to keep vehicles from crossing into opposing traffic and they're very dangerous to any motorcyclist who might come into contact with them. I extend my sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Morse - may he rest in peace. |
04-29-2013, 09:32 AM | #2 |
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Yes, as far as we know, this was the first accident involving a gen five viper. apparently he stopped on the entrance ramp and used the launch feature on the new car. the roads where wet. I assume the traction control stops working after a set speed and then the viper began to spin and he lost control. if you look at the picture, both front A pillars are cut and so is the drivers side B pillar. this leaves little to the imagination as to what happened to the driver...
they need to add one more lower cable or stick to guard rails. I tell all of my guys vipers are a loaded gun and they should be handled as so. RIP S |
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