Woman dies in freak accident after being struck by her own car

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Indian Land, South Carolina
parking lot of an apartment complex
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Incident type
Crash, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Indian Land South Carolina in Indian Land, South Carolina: A 63‐year‐old woman was killed when she stepped out of her vehicle in reverse and then accidentally accelerated it while trying to reenter. The car rolled backward, struck the woman and hit several other vehicles in the apartment complex parking lot. She died at the scene. The crash is still under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Margaret McWeeney Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Woman dies in freak accident after being struck by her own car

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