On Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 at around 9.45 AM, the police received a report of a toddler who had been found lifeless in a swimming pool at home.
The child ended up in the swimming pool unseen while playing. When the babysitter found the baby, help was sought and medical personnel started the resuscitation. Unfortunately, it was to no avail and around 10.50 AM the 1,5-year-old boy died.
Police have temporarily arrested the babysitter for further investigation. She was released later in the early evening hours in consultation with the Public Prosecution Office. There appeared to be no indication of any crime.
The KPCN wishes the parents and other relatives of the deceased a lot of strength.
Person hit by a car.
On Tuesday, April 27th, a man was hit by a car in Orange Bay on St. Eustatius. The victim was at the Boardwalk, walking near the road. When the car passed it seemed as if the man wanted to lean against the car. The driver slowed but drove on and could not confirm whether the man was indeed leaning against the car. When he made a circle it turned out that he had hit the man. The victim was under the influence of alcohol and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. His situation is stable.
KPCN Press Release.
