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.
Derricotte's death occurred in 1931 as a result of 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, resulting in both Derricotte and the driver suffering serious injuries.