Traffic Dept. investigating several accidents from over weekend

SINT MAARTEN (MIDDLE REGION) - The Traffic Department of the Police Force of Sint Maarten KPSM is investigating several accidents that took place over the weekend.

On 3 October, 2021, around 9:45pm, Police Central Dispatch was notified of a traffic accident near the corner of Middle Region Road and Hilda B. Richardson Road.

According to the preliminary investigation, it appears that the driver of the gray i10 was attempting to overtake another car, while a Hummer was approaching from the opposite direction; they collided.

It also appeared that both the driver and co-occupant of the i10 were under the influence of alcohol. Both were detained as the investigation continues.    

COLE BAY - Around 3:00am on 4 October 2021, Police Central Dispatch was notified of a traffic accident in which a scooter rider was seriously injured.

At the scene, the patrol found that the scooter rider was on Welfare Road coming from the traffic circle heading in the direction of Simpson Bay. The rider drove at such high speed that he lost control, struck the road divider and landed more than 100 meters further up on Welfare Road.

The rider was tended at the scene by paramedics for his fractured collarbone and severe scrapes and transported to the Sint Maarten Medical Center for further treatment.

KPSM reinforces its warning to scooter and motorcycle riders to adhere to road rules and to take into consideration other road users. The Police have noticed an increase in risky behavior by certain groups of road users, which is causing concern for the safety of the general public.

Serious accidents keep occurring and due to their severity the results are often (severe) injuries or death of the rider or other road users. 

LITTLE BAY - On Monday, 4 October 2021, at approximately 9:00am, the Central Dispatch received a notification that a SUV had overturned on the Spanish Fort Road, Little Bay.

At the scene, it appeared that a gray SUV was unable to negotiate the slope, went backwards, struck the concrete edge of the road and flipped over.

The driver suffered several abrasions and was treated at the scene by paramedics. The investigation is still ongoing.

(KPSM)