An 18-year-old in New Zealand died in 2025 after a car fell off a trolley jack during a DIY oil change, prompting safety warnings.

An 18-year-old New Zealand man, Kishan Atit Patel, died on September 25, 2025, after being crushed by his car during a DIY oil change. He was using a trolley jack placed under the front bumper, which buckled, causing the vehicle to fall. The coroner ruled the death accidental, citing blunt force injuries to the head and torso. The report emphasized that trolley jacks should never support a vehicle’s full weight alone and must be used with proper safety stands at manufacturer-recommended points. The incident highlights the dangers of improper vehicle maintenance practices and the need for better safety awareness, especially among young DIY mechanics.