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Florida owner tied dog to vehicle, later forgot and drove away, sheriff says
By Katherine Langford
82-year-old man dies after getting hit by his own car
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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SAINT STEPHEN, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) — An 82-year-old man in South Carolina was hit and killed by his own car in an apparent mishap, according to authorities.The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office reported that Gilbert King, of St. Stephen, died Thursday afternoon.Coroner Darnell Hartwell said King accidentally put his car in reverse instead of putting it in park before getting out of the car.As he got out, King was hit by the vehicle and suffered fatal injuries.The coroner and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating.
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