Bettie Etienne Obituary, Death – A 37-year-old Brockton woman, Bettie Etienne, tragically lost her life after being struck by a vehicle early on the morning of Tuesday, December 3, in Brockton. According to Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz, Etienne sustained severe injuries from the accident and was rushed to Good Samaritan Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead.
The collision took place at the intersection of North Main and Battles Streets at approximately 6:23 a.m. that morning. The Brockton Police Department responded promptly to the scene, where they found Etienne had been hit by a 20-year-old man driving a Dodge Caravan. The driver remained at the scene following the accident, cooperating with authorities.
Preliminary investigations, based on video footage and witness accounts, suggest that Etienne was crossing North Main Street when the incident occurred. At the time, the pedestrian crossing signal was red, and the traffic light for vehicles was green, indicating that the vehicle had the right of way. Police officials are continuing to review all evidence and conduct their investigation.
This tragic accident has raised questions about pedestrian safety in the area, with authorities working to piece together the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
