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South Australian Influencer Treated for Severe Neck Burn After Scarf Caught Under Car

The dress-hire owner now urges people to remove scarves before entering vehicles or going near machinery.

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Overview

  • Eli Moulton said a long sheer scarf snagged beneath her car as she left a Glenelg BMW opening, yanking it from her neck.
  • She sought hospital care for a severe friction burn around her neck and had the wound medically dressed.
  • Instagram videos and photos showed a red ring-shaped burn that later opened and began to scab, documenting the injury’s progression.
  • She described the incident as a “choke-hold” and said she “nearly decapitated” herself, while noting she remains in high spirits.
  • She issued a safety warning about removing neck scarves around vehicles or machinery, drawing supportive messages from followers.