MSKT End-Terminal Technology Saves Lives in High-Speed Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — In a demonstration of strength and dependability, an MSKT end-terminal successfully absorbed the impact of a car traveling over 100 mph, saving the lives of all involved.
According to WTVD-TV, the incident unfolded June 22nd, on I-40 near the 320 and 322-mile markers. Highway patrol was in hot pursuit when the fleeing vehicle veered off I-40 onto I-95 South and attempted to take exit 79. The vehicle collided with a MASH Sequential Kinking Terminal (MSKT), which played a crucial role in mitigating the impact. Thanks to the MSKT end-terminal, the vehicle was brought to a controlled stop and there were no reported injuries after the incident.
The MSKT’s innovative design includes a terminal head that slides over the W-Beam guardrail during head-on collisions, sequentially kinking the rail. This kinking process effectively absorbs the energy and safely stops the vehicle.
This incident underscores the importance of highly effective guardrail systems like the MSKT in preventing fatalities and serious injuries on the roadways. The successful performance of the MSKT in Johnston County serves as a powerful testament to its life-saving capabilities, reinforcing the need for continued investment in roadside safety hardware for our Nation’s infrastructure.