A tragic accident occurred Sunday afternoon in Richland County, South Carolina, where a driver was fatally struck by their own vehicle on a private driveway along Broad River Road.
Incident Summary
Around 12:25 p.m., the driver of a 2021 Nissan Rogue stopped in the driveway but failed to shift it into park before attempting to exit. The unattended vehicle began rolling, and when the driver rushed back to stop it, they were hit and killed at the scene.
Investigation Status
The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is probing the collision, with no further details released on the victim’s identity or contributing factors like mechanical issues. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Safety Note
This highlights a common risk: always engage the parking brake and confirm “park” before exiting, especially on inclines. SCHP urges drivers to double-check to prevent rollaways. Local to you in the area—stay safe on those roads.
