I-4, the most dangerous Florida Highway

Conversation at Ardian, World Leading Private investment house.
August 21, 2024
Eric Potts Managing Director, TotalEnergies Distributed Generation USA
August 20, 2024
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In the southeast of America, Florida and its 22 million inhabitants. The Sunny Stat is third in the ranking of the worst performers in the country in terms of road safety…with nearly 3,000 deaths each year. One highway in particular has a sinister reputation: Interstade 4… This 213-kilometer straight line connects the city of Tampa to the west to Daytona. The road crosses Orlando and serves must-see sites such as the Disneyland or Universal parks. Every day, this route is used by 90,000 motorists. In a state where 1 in 4 motorists drive without insurance, hits and runs are a scourge. 8 times out of 10, drivers who cause a collision try to escape. Even if it means challenging the police during chases . With its impeccable surface and no bends in sight, the Interstade 4 is the playground for true driving enthusiasts, launched at nearly 200 km/h risking their lives and those of other motorists. Accidents are a daily occurrence and put a strain on the nerves of local firefighters, who are regularly confronted with the worst. In the Sunny State, there are no age limits for driving or mandatory testing to maintain your license. Result: the elderly are responsible for one in 4 fatal accidents. Tragedy which leaves families in mourning… Immersion in the heart of Interstade 4, a highway where danger can come from anywhere