Crime & Safety
Norwich Woman Fatally Struck By Vehicle: State Police
An ID has been released by authorities.
PRESTON, CT — Mirlande Etienne, 33, of Norwich, was fatally struck by a vehicle on Friday night, state police said.
On Feb. 13, Troop "E" Montville State Troopers responded to a motor vehicle versus a pedestrian on Route 2 in the Town of Preston around 6:54 p.m.
State Police said a 2017 Subaru Outback bearing RI registration was seen in an eastbound lane pulled over, state police said.
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The operator and front passenger were not injured and remained in the vehicle, state police said.
A pedestrian walking on Route 2 was struck and later pronounced deceased at William W. Backus Hospital.
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The crash is under investigation.
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