A pedestrian struck by a scooter on A.J.C. Brouwers Road on Thursday night, October 16, has died from his injuries, police confirmed.
The accident occurred around 8:00 p.m., roughly 100 meters past the Churchill Roundabout. Emergency responders found both the injured pedestrian and the scooter’s passenger at the scene. The victim later succumbed to severe injuries at the St. Maarten Medical Center.
The KPSM Traffic Department is investigating the cause of the collision and expressed condolences to the victim’s family. Police also reiterated concerns about reckless scooter driving and urged the public to help improve road safety.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Traffic Department at +1 (721) 542-2222.