PHILIPSBURG:--- A pedestrian that was hit down around 7 pm on Sunday evening died at the St. Maarten Medical Center of the injuries sustained.
Police have said that the pedestrian was taken to the St. Maarten Medical Center where the person died, investigations are still ongoing.
Police investigating a fatal traffic accident
The Traffic Department of the Sint Maarten Police Force KPSM is investigating a traffic incident that claimed the life of J.R.C (64). The man died due to injuries sustained after being struck by a motor vehicle on Welfare road at the junction with Barringtonia Drive in Cole Bay on Sunday, July 31.
Police Central Dispatch received various calls on Sunday around 7:00 pm about an accident involving a pedestrian who was struck by a white jeep Wrangler and was in critical condition. At the scene, the patrol found the man with injuries to his head. First aid was administrated by ambulance personnel and the man was rushed to the hospital, He later died there from these wounds.
KPSM expresses condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
KPSM Press Release.