On Monday, the 17th of March, at around 10.15 AM, two scooters collided on the Mansion road on St. Eustatius. Both scooters overtook a bus and collided in the process. Both drivers sustained serious injuries and were taken by ambulance to the hospital. Both victims had to be sent to St. Maarten for medical care, but unfortunately, they both did not make it to St. Maarten. The first victim passed underway to St. Maarten, and the second victim passed on to St. Eustatius. It concerns a 23-year-old man with the initials E.L.J.R. and a 22-year-old man with the initials J.A.A.C., both born on St. Eustatius. The investigation into the case is ongoing.
Arrest for Driving Under the Influence SABA
On Sunday, the 16th of March, at around 5.45 PM, a 40-year-old man with the initials K.A.d.G. was arrested in The Bottom on Saba for driving under the influence of alcohol. While reversing, the suspect collided his vehicle with a parked car. During the inspection, both parties' documents were found to be in order. In accordance with the 'botsen is blazen’ policy, a breathalyzer test was administered to the suspect, but he refused to cooperate. He was arrested and taken to the police station for a breath test. As a result of this, the suspect's driver's license was confiscated.
KPCN Press Release.
