PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Traffic Department is reporting two separate traffic incidents that occurred on Saturday, October 18, 2025, resulting in serious injuries to victims.
Early Morning Incident on Welfare Road
At approximately 4:05 a.m., a multi-vehicle accident occurred near the intersection of Welfare Road. The incident involved an unknown vehicle, a black Nissan, a pedestrian, and a parked white vehicle near a café.
According to preliminary investigations, the unknown vehicle and the black Nissan were traveling along Welfare Road in the direction from Billy Folly Road toward Cay Bay Road. A white vehicle was parked in front of a café at the time, with the pedestrian standing near the café entrance.
The driver of the unknown vehicle initiated a left turn toward a nearby parking area. Simultaneously, the black Nissan began switching lanes but lost control, skidding sideways. The vehicle struck the pedestrian, causing them to fall, before spinning and colliding with the rear of the parked white vehicle.
The pedestrian sustained serious injuries, including fractures to the leg and hip, and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. Both the driver of the Nissan and the driver of the unknown vehicle fled the scene before police arrival.
Afternoon Collision on A.J.C. Brouwers Road
At approximately 3:45 p.m., a collision occurred on A.J.C. Brouwers Road near a commercial entrance, involving a brown Toyota Rav4 and an unlicensed scooter.
The scooter rider was traveling along A.J.C. Brouwers Road from the direction of Sarsparilla Road toward Welfare Road. The Toyota Rav4 was exiting a commercial parking area, turning left onto A.J.C. Brouwers Road, when the scooter collided with the left side of the vehicle.
The impact caused the scooter operator's right leg to become trapped. The Fire Department responded to free the victim from under the vehicle. The victim was treated at the scene and was later transported by ambulance to the SMMC with a fractured right leg.
The Traffic Department is actively investigating both incidents. KPSM urges the public to exercise caution and remain alert, particularly in high-traffic pedestrian areas such as the Simpson Bay Strip. Motorists are reminded that road safety is a shared responsibility.
Anyone with information regarding either incident is encouraged to contact the Traffic Department at 54-22222.
