PHILIPSBURG:--- The situation surrounding reckless scooters and motorcycle riders who fail to obey the rules established for road safety continues to be a point of annoyance for the police and the community as a whole.
On Friday evening, Dec. 30, 2022, at approximately 5:45 p.m., the Central Dispatch Center received several calls about a traffic accident in which a scooter rider was seriously injured on Belair road.
Based on the traffic department's ongoing investigation it appeared that the driver of a black Suzuki DRV 400 motorcycle was going toward Belair from the direction of Cay Hill.
At some point, the driver of the motorcycle bearing the initials K.D. was overtaking vehicles and for some unknown reason lost control and fell onto the road.
The biker, who also was not wearing a helmet, sustained serious injuries to his face and head. Ambulance personnel attended to him and then transported him in very critical condition to the Sint Maarten Medical Center.
In view of his severe injuries, the victim was flown to Curacao to receive further treatment.
Officers of KPSM have been monitoring the traffic situations in various areas throughout the island during the heavy traffic period and will continue to do so.
Persons caught violating traffic regulations will be fined or may even be arrested.
Reduce your speed; wear your seat belt when operating a motor vehicle; wear a
helmet when operating a motorcycle; be considerate of other road users.
This can help prevent unnecessary accidents;
The life you save may very well be your own.
KPSM Press Release.
Source: Souliga Newsday https://www.soualiganewsday.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=46749:ongoing-controls-60-vehicles-checked-50-drivers-controlled-for-dark-windows-one-arrest&Itemid=450
