WILLEMSTAD – A pedestrian was killed Tuesday evening in a tragic traffic accident on Rooseveltweg after being struck by two vehicles while attempting to cross the road.
According to preliminary information, the victim was crossing Rooseveltweg when he or she was hit by an oncoming vehicle. The impact threw the pedestrian into the lane of oncoming traffic.
A second vehicle traveling in the opposite direction was unable to avoid the victim and subsequently drove over the pedestrian.
Paramedics responded to the scene and provided emergency medical treatment before transporting the victim to the hospital. However, the pedestrian succumbed to the severe injuries while en route in the ambulance.
The Curaçao Traffic Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim, pending notification of next of kin, nor have they provided additional details about the drivers involved.