PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) regrets to inform the public that the pedestrian who was struck during a traffic accident on A.J.C. Brouwers Road on Thursday evening, October 16, 2025, has succumbed to his injuries.
Information received from the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) indicates that the victim passed away a day after the collision as a result of the severe injuries sustained in the collision.
This incident took place around 20:00, approximately 100 meters past the Churchill Roundabout, near the first bus stop on Brouwers Road. Police Central Dispatch received multiple reports of a pedestrian being struck by a scooter.
Upon arrival, officers and ambulance personnel found a male pedestrian with serious injuries. They also located another victim, later identified as the scooter passenger.
The Traffic Department of KPSM continues to investigate the exact cause and circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. KPSM extends its condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.
KPSM continues its efforts to address the reckless behavior of some scooter riders on the island’s roads, improving safety for all road users.
Police are requesting anyone who may have witnessed this accident or has relevant information to contact the Police Traffic Department at +1 (721) 542-2222.
KPSM Press Release.