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 car while it was still in reverse and then accidentally accelerated the vehicle. The car rolled backward, struck her, and hit several other vehicles in an apartment complex parking lot in Indian Land, South Carolina. She died at the scene.

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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