Cole bay/ Marigot: --- Officers of the police department escaped death when their car crashed early yesterday morning while chasing a suspicious vehicle. While the police spokesman did not release any information on the cause of the accident it is understood the officers crossed the French and Dutch border as they were hell bent on capturing two men who looked suspicious. It is understood the patrols were chasing a white Hyundai Accent when they crashed on the Bellevue Road.
Sources say the French Gendarmes arrived on the scene over and hour late while the officers in the car were not seriously injured. It is not clear if the officers had permission to cross the French border. On the scene inspecting the patrol car that is now a total loss -was Acting Chief Commissioner of Police Ademar Doran and Chief Inspector Carl John.