PHILIPSBURG--The man who was driving the Suzuki Vitara that on Tuesday afternoon knocked down and killed physical education teacher at Milton Peters College (MPC) Bas de Haan is presently in police custody.
De Haan was hit by the SUV while cycling on Airport Boulevard. The teacher, who hails from St. Eustatius, had recently moved to the island and began working at MPC just one month ago.
Police are still gathering statements from eyewitnesses to piece together what exactly took place. Spokesman Chief Inspector Ricardo Henson in an invited comment said the man is being questioned and no more information can be released at this time.
