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A French woman tragically suffocated in an unusual accident after becoming trapped by her car’s automatic window, leaving her family and friends initially puzzled by the circumstances of her death.
Bernadette Delmotte, 60, was discovered deceased in her red Fiat 500 in the eastern village of Bissy-sur-Fley, after the window reportedly closed around her throat.
Bernadette Delmotte, 60, passed away after an unusual accident on June 13.
According to local news sources France 3 and BFM TV, Delmotte was cleaning her vehicle when the incident occurred on June 13.
Authorities suspect that she leaned through the window to access the handbrake, which she had forgotten to engage, and inadvertently activated the automatic window control.
The glass then rose and fatally constricted her neck.
Initially, even law enforcement found it challenging to clarify the incident.
Bernadette’s brother, François, shared with FranceInfo: “They were asking, ‘What on earth happened?’”
Her friend Béatrice remembered: “It was so enigmatic. We speculated that she might have suffered a heart attack, or that someone—a madman—had come by to steal her car and harmed her.
“But we could never have imagined the truth of what occurred.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Bernadette Delmotte?
Bernadette Delmotte suffocated after becoming trapped by her car's automatic window while cleaning her vehicle.
How did the accident occur?
The incident occurred when Bernadette leaned through the window to reach the handbrake, inadvertently activating the automatic window control, which then closed on her neck.
What were the initial reactions of her family and friends?
Family and friends were initially baffled by her death, speculating various possibilities such as a heart attack or foul play, before learning the tragic truth.
