BELAIR, Sint Maarten – The traffic department of KPSM is investigating a traffic accident involving a quad and a private car. This accident took place on Monday, August 17th, 2020, about 01.45 pm on the Octavius Richardson Road close to the entrance of Belair.
According to the report, the rider of the quad, who was part of a group, was driving towards the Roundabout from in the direction of Little Bay. For reasons still unknown, the rider of the quad lost control, veered to the left side of the road and slammed into a red Jeep that was coming from the opposite direction.
As a result of the collision the rider of the quad suffered minor head injuries and contusions to his elbow, hands and face. He was treated at the scene by the personnel of the ambulance department and transported to the SMMC for treatment. The rider at the time of the accident was wearing a helmet. The driver of the Red jeep suffered only minor injuries.
The investigation into this accident is still ongoing by the personnel of the traffic department.
