PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday morning, October 23, 2025, a traffic accident involving a scooter and a motor vehicle occurred on A.J.C. Brouwers Road near the entrance of a hardware store. The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) responded promptly to the scene following several emergency calls received by Central Police Dispatch just before 8:00 a.m.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the scooter rider was traveling from the Church Hill roundabout toward Cole Bay and attempted to overtake several vehicles. At that time, the driver of a gold-colored Toyota was making a left turn into the hardware store’s parking area, resulting in the scooter colliding with the driver’s side of the vehicle.
The scooter rider sustained injuries of an unknown nature. It was treated on the scene by ambulance personnel before being transported to the Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) for further medical care.
The KPSM Traffic Department is currently investigating the accident to determine the exact circumstances.
KPSM reminds all road users to exercise caution at all times, especially during busy morning hours. Scooter riders are urged to avoid overtaking in unsafe conditions and always to wear proper safety gear. Road safety is a shared responsibility — stay alert and help prevent accidents.
KPSM Press Release.
