Elderly Man Dies After Being Struck by Own Vehicle in St. Stephen, South Carolina
An 82-year-old man in St. Stephen, South Carolina, died after accidentally being struck by his own car when he put it in reverse instead of park.
Terre Haute, IN, November 7, 2026 — An 82-year-old man has died in St. Stephen, South Carolina, following a tragic accident involving his own vehicle. The incident occurred when the man reportedly engaged the car in reverse instead of placing it in park.
The man, whose name has not been released, was struck by his vehicle as a result of the operational error. Emergency services were reportedly called to the scene, but the man succumbed to his injuries.
The exact date and time of the incident were not provided in the summary. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. Details regarding the specific make and model of the vehicle, as well as the precise location within St. Stephen, were not available.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers associated with vehicle operation, even in familiar circumstances. While the summary states the action was accidental, further details about the investigation are pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Marissa Thompson, Gray News staff on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.
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