At a Glance
- 31-year-old Dané Josephine Waddell was run over and dragged by a vehicle in a South Carolina parking lot
- She had welcomed her first baby in October 2025
- No arrests made as investigation continues
- Why it matters: A new mother is dead and her family pleads for the driver to come forward
A new mother is dead after authorities say she was run over and dragged by a vehicle in a South Carolina parking lot.
The Incident
Deputies responded to a shopping center on Whitney Road at 3:00 a.m. for a welfare check. They found Dané Josephine Waddell, 31, who had sustained fatal injuries from a car.
Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger stated:
> “We have evidence that she was run over and dragged by a vehicle.”
Family’s Heartbreak
Dané’s family told FOX Carolina she welcomed a baby girl in October 2025.
Her aunt Sheina Waddell remembered:
> “She easily drew people in. She wanted to move to Spartanburg as a teen for a rigorous high school.”
Dané attended cosmetology school and had a unique style all her own.
Public Plea
The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office says no arrests have been made.
Sheina Waddell asked the driver:
> “How would they feel about the impact of this happening to their family? Would they want the driver to come forward for peace of mind and justice?”
The investigation continues with the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Key Takeaways
- Dané Waddell, 31, new mother killed by vehicle
- No arrests made in active investigation
- Family urges driver to come forward
- October 2025 baby left without mother
Anyone with information should contact Investigator Nick Federico at (864) 503-4591.
