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MISCELLANEOUS FACT: A sixty-year-old dies after a scooter accident on Sandy Ground street | FAXINFO

December 27, 2023

MISCELLANEOUS FACT: A sixty-year-old dies after a scooter accident on Sandy Ground street | FAXINFO
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A man in his sixties died from his injuries on Monday, December 25 after falling heavily on a scooter.

The dramatic events took place around 13:30 p.m., rue de Sandy Ground in Marigot. A man in his sixties, riding a scooter and wearing a helmet, performs a wheelie (rear wheel, editor's note). During this very risky maneuver, he lost control of his two-wheeler and fell heavily. The only person involved in this accident, he was quickly taken care of by the emergency teams and transported to the Louis-Constant Fleming hospital center. “Alcohol and drug tests were negative,” said the gendarmerie.

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Later in the day at 20:30 p.m.,  sad news was announced by the doctor from the Emergency department. The victim unfortunately died from his injuries in hospital.

An investigation was opened and entrusted to the Marigot brigade. _AF

https://faxinfo.fr/en/fait-divers-un-sexagenaire-decede-apres-un-accident-de-scooter-rue-de-sandy-ground/

Source: https://www.sxm-talks.com/local-news/miscellaneous-fact-a-sixty-year-old-dies-after-a-scooter-accident-on-sandy-ground-street-faxinfo/

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