The Hyundai Atos came to rest on the left side of the road, while the Hyundai Accent remained in the middle of the road. As a result of the severe impact both vehicles suffered severe material damage. The right leg of driver of the Hyundai Accent remained stuck between the seat and the body of the vehicle.
The Fire Department was called in to assist in helping remove the victim from the wreckage. The driver of the Hyundai Atos suffered a cut to his right knee and several other minor cuts to his face, due to fact that at the time of the accident he was not wearing his seat-belt. Both victims were treated on the spot by paramedics and then transported to the St Maarten Medical Center for further treatment. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by a towing company.