In an update about a traffic accident which occurred along Southwell Drive, Frigate Bay, St. Kitts, on Tuesday, May 27^th, 2025 at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Police Force said in a press release, the collision involved motor pickup PA1263, owned by Sugars and driven by Mr. Pramnauth Pahalad of New Pond Site, and motor car P409, owned and driven by Mr. Elrick Clarke of St. Peters.

Motor car P409 was travelling in a south-to-north direction towards Basseterre, following behind two other vehicles. Mr. Clarke began overtaking both vehicles, and after successfully overtaking the first vehicle, a collision occurred with PA1263, as it was making a right turn into an intersection. The impact caused motor car P409 to overturn several times before coming to rest against a wall on the eastern side of the road.

Both drivers were transported to the JNF General Hospital by emergency medical services. Mr. Pahalad did not report any physical injuries but was kept under observation due to elevated blood pressure. However, Mr. Clarke sustained multiple injuries, including lacerations to his head and face, a bruised right leg, and complaints of headache and upper back pain. He is currently warded at the hospital’s Surgical Ward in stable condition.

Both vehicles sustained significant damage as a result of the collision. The matter is currently under active investigation. The Police Force said in the press release that overtaking is a high-risk manoeuvre and must be undertaken with extreme caution. Drivers are urged to ensure the road ahead is clear.