Sint Maarten Police (KPSM) reports a series of accidents that occurred between October 16 and 18 on the main roads in the Dutch part, which caused several serious injuries and renewed calls for caution on the roads.
Pedestrian knocked down on AJC Brouwers Road dies of injuries
Le Thursday October 16, toward 20h, a serious accident occurred on AJC Brouwers Road, about a hundred meters from the Church Hill roundabout. According to initial reports, a pedestrian was hit by a scooter near the first bus stop in the area. When emergency services arrived, the victim, a seriously injured man, was already receiving first aid before being rushed to the medical center. On site, the agents discovered a second injured, the passenger of the scooter. The driver, who had tried to to flee, was quickly arrested by a patrol near an insurance company. He was also hospitalized with facial injuries. Sint Maarten police confirmed on Tuesday that death of the seriously injured pedestrian on AJC Brouwers Road. The victim succumbed to his injuries four days after the accident. An investigation by the traffic department is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the collision.
Collision on Welfare Road: one seriously injured
Two days later, on the night of samedi 18 octobre, multiple accident happened around 4:05 a.m. on Welfare Road, at the height of a cafe located at the intersection leading to Cay Bay. According to initial reports, an unknown vehicle and a black Nissan were traveling in the same direction when a poorly anticipated maneuver caused a loss of control. The Nissan reportedly skidded, hitting a pedestrian posted near the entrance of the cafe before hitting the rear of a parked vehicle. The victim suffered from multiple fractures to the leg and hip and was rushed to hospital. The two drivers involved fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. The police are actively searching for these individuals and are asking any witnesses to come forward. + 1 (721) 542-222.
Scooter versus car on AJC Brouwers Road
A few hours later, a second accident on AJC Brouwers Road added to the toll. 15h45, unregistered scooter collided with a Toyota Rav4 who was leaving a commercial parking lot. The impact, which occurred as the car was turning left, trapped the leg of the two-wheeler driver under the vehicle. Firefighters had to intervene to free him, before he was transferred to the hospital for further treatment. lower limb fracture.
The police remind that excessive speed and failure to respect priority rules remain the main causes of serious accidents on the island. They once again call on road users to caution and respect for sharing the road, especially in busy areas of Simpson Bay and Philipsburg. _Vx
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