Sydney Bettencourt Killed in Pedestrian Crash on First Street [LIVERMORE, CA]

Fatal Pedestrian Crash on First Street in Livermore

 
LIVERMORE, CA (November 22, 2019) – A woman was killed after being struck by a passing vehicle late Friday afternoon in Livermore.
 
The crash happened around 5:30 p.m., on First Street at Larch Lane. Dispatchers arrived to the area shortly after.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, 78-year-old Sydney Gay Bettencourt of Livermore was driving south on First Street when she struck the center median for unknown reasons. Moreover, she was the only person in the vehicle at the time.
 
Bettencourt got out of her vehicle and walked to a nearby sidewalk. Minutes later, she walked back toward her damaged vehicle where she was struck by a northbound motorist. She was not in a crosswalk, according to police.
 
Due to the impact of the collision, Bettencourt suffered fatal injuries. Paramedics later pronounced her dead on scene.
 
The male driver from Livermore who struck Bettencourt cooperated with police. Speed, drugs, and alcohol have been ruled out as crash factors.
 
Further investigation is still currently underway.

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We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones and friends of Sydney Bettencourt during this tragic time.

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