In 1931, Derricotte died after a traffic accident outside of Dalton, Georgia. The car she was riding in, which was driven by another student, collided with the car of a white couple. Both Derricotte and the student were seriously injured.
In 1931, Derricotte lost her life after being involved in a traffic accident outside of Dalton, Georgia. The vehicle she was riding in, driven by another student, collided with the car of a white couple, causing both Derricotte and the driver to suffer serious injuries.