PHILIPSBURG:--- In the early hours of Friday, October 11, 2024, officers of the Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) were involved in a high-speed chase that began in the Cole Bay area and ended in a serious collision on Arch Road.
At approximately 1:30 AM, officers patrolling Well Road, Cole Bay, heard several gunshots. Shortly after, a gray SUV was seen speeding away from the area. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver ignored their commands and fled at high speed in the direction of Philipsburg.
A chase ensued, during which another police patrol stationed in the Arch Road area attempted to intercept the speeding SUV. However, the suspect refused to stop and collided head-on with the police vehicle that was approaching from the opposite direction.
Both vehicles sustained extensive damage as a result of the crash. The driver of the gray SUV, identified with the initials A.A.L., was arrested at the scene and transported to the Philipsburg police station for further questioning. One of the officers involved in the crash suffered minor injuries and was treated at the Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC). He has since been released after receiving medical care.
Detectives are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident.
The Sint Maarten Police Force urges anyone with additional information about this case to contact the police station at +1 721-542-2222 or to call the anonymous tip line at 9300.
KPSM Press Release.
