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Pregnant woman, 24, dies after getting her hair caught in a go-kart sprocket, family says
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · As published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points : A family is grieving the loss of a 24-year-old woman and her unborn child. At the time of the accident, she was 15 weeks pregnant with a baby boy.
From Sumter, S.C.: A family is grieving the loss of a 24-year-old woman and her unborn child. The woman had been injured in an accident involving a go-kart. Her hair became entangled in a part of the vehicle, causing her injuries.
She was hospitalized but ultimately died. At the time of the accident, she was 15 weeks pregnant with a baby boy. The woman had recently learned of her pregnancy and had also started a new job.
Further details about the incident are available from the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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What is this story about? From Sumter, S.C.: A family is grieving the loss of a 24-year-old woman and her unborn child. The woman had been injured in an accident involving a go-kart. Her hair became entangled in a part of the…
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