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

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Indian Land, South Carolina
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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 in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Indian Land, South Carolina. She had left the vehicle in reverse and, upon noticing it rolling backward, tried to re-enter but accidentally pressed the gas pedal. The car accelerated in reverse, striking her and several other vehicles. She died at the scene and the crash is 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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