Executive Summary
- A 69-year-old woman, Debra Lynn Martin, was found deceased and pinned under her car at her Bristol home on November 9.
- The Bristol Police Department’s Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team is actively investigating the incident.
- Authorities are asking the public for any information or surveillance footage that may be relevant to the case.
- An obituary described Martin as a loving mother and grandmother with a “vivacious” and “fun-loving spirit.”
A 69-year-old Bristol woman, identified as Debra Lynn Martin, died last week after she was found pinned under her own car in the driveway of her home, according to authorities. The Bristol Police Department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, which occurred on the evening of November 9.
Police responded to a call at Martin’s Rockwell Avenue residence at approximately 9 p.m. In a statement, Bristol police Lt. Ulric Berube said officers discovered Martin “pinned, face-down, under the driver’s door of her car.” Emergency medical personnel pronounced her deceased at the scene.
The Bristol Police Department’s Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team is leading the investigation. Authorities have asked that anyone with relevant information or surveillance footage contact Officer Andrew McKirryher at 860-584-3033.
According to her obituary, Martin was remembered as a “vivacious, loving and devoted mother who absolutely adored her grandchildren.” The notice described her as having a “fun-loving spirit and unique style,” noting her love for music, crafting, and spending time with her family. She is survived by three children and five grandchildren.
Further Details
Funeral services have been scheduled for the upcoming week. The ongoing police investigation seeks to determine the sequence of events that led to the tragic accident. No further details regarding the cause have been released by officials at this time.