PHILIPSBURG:--- Officers of the Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) responded to a traffic accident resulting in injuries on Welfare Road on Monday morning, January 26, 2026.
At approximately 6:17 a.m., several police patrol units and ambulance personnel were dispatched to the scene near a well-known nightclub on Welfare Road.
According to preliminary investigations, a passenger vehicle and a scooter were traveling in the same direction on Welfare Road from Airport Road toward Billy Folly Road. The scooter rider, apparently distracted, collided with the rear of the vehicle ahead.
The collision caused the scooter rider to sustain a fracture to his right leg. After receiving first aid at the scene, the victim was transported by ambulance to the Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) and admitted for further medical treatment.
Police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.
The Sint Maarten Police Force reminds all road users to remain alert and drive responsibly. Inattentive or reckless driving—including distractions from mobile phone use, insufficient following distance, and failure to anticipate traffic conditions—can lead to serious consequences.
All drivers are advised to:
- Maintain a safe following distance at all times
- Adjust speed according to road and traffic conditions
- Avoid distractions while driving
- Exercise extra caution during early morning hours and on busy roads
Road safety is a shared responsibility. Attentive and cautious driving can prevent accidents and serious injuries.
