Man Dies After Being Struck by Own Truck in Berkeley County
Authorities reported that a man in Berkeley County, South Carolina, died after being struck by his own truck while exiting the vehicle.
Charleston, SC, November 8, 2026 — A man has died in Berkeley County, South Carolina, after he was struck by his own truck while exiting the vehicle, authorities reported.
The incident occurred in Berkeley County. The specific date and time of the fatality were not immediately available. The identity of the deceased individual has also not been publicly released by authorities.
According to the report, the man was in the process of exiting his truck when the vehicle struck him. Further details regarding the circumstances that led to the truck moving and striking the individual were not provided. The specific make and model of the truck were not disclosed.
The authorities investigating the incident have not released the cause of death, other than the fact that the victim was struck by his vehicle. Information regarding the precise location within Berkeley County where the incident took place was also not provided.
As of the latest reports, no additional information about potential contributing factors, such as mechanical failure or environmental conditions, has been made public. The names of the investigating agencies or departments were not specified.
Details concerning any ongoing investigations, whether charges have been filed, or if any fines or citations were issued are not available. The summary provided by authorities did not include any information about next of kin being notified or funeral arrangements.
The contractor’s name, if applicable to the incident, was not provided. The permit status for any related activity was not mentioned. The outcome of any inspections, code violations, or specific fine amounts were not part of the reported information.
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