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Mary Lena Pettiet
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Gender
Female
Age
33 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
02/15/2016
Location
Texas Hwy 243 and Texas Hwy 64 Canton TX 75103 Van Zandt
Cause of Death
Pursuit
Deputy Emily Ann Grubbs was driving a marked police other, which had its emergency lights and sirens activated. She was traveling eastbound on 64 to assist another deputy who was checking on an alarm call. Pettiet's other, a white 2012 Nissan Maxima, had a green light and was attempting to turn onto Highway 64 from Highway 243. Grubbs disregarded a red light and crashed into the driver's side of Pettiet's car. Pettiet died after several months on life support.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office
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United States