Myrtle's death

Myrtle's death occurred when she was struck by a car driven by Daisy Buchanan in the novel *The Great Gatsby*. While trying to speak with Gatsby, Myrtle runs into the street unexpectedly, and Daisy, who is driving the car, hits her accidentally. Myrtle is fatally injured and dies from the impact. Her death underscores the tragic consequences of the characters’ actions and the careless pursuits of wealth and status in the story.