Fortnite player dies in a way only 1% of players know about

Being an action-packed multiplayer video game, there are numerous ways to get eliminated in Fortnite. Players can fall to their deaths from great heights, be burnt to a crisp, or get lost in The Storm, all of which ends up with them being sent back to the lobby.

However, one of the worst ways to get eliminated is by being run over or mowed down by a vehicle. Thanks to the newly added Octane from Rocket League, this has become a common issue.

On the topic of being eliminated by vehicles, there's a unique type of elimination message that exists in-game involving automobiles. However, it's so rare that only a handful of players have ever seen it pop up on the elimination feed.

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The ultra-rare elimination feed message in Fortnite that's nearly impossible to come by in-game

When it comes to being eliminated by a vehicle, players are usually run over by an opponent or have their vehicle blow up after taking heavy damage. Coming across either of these two messages in the elimination feed is a common occurrence.

That said, this unique elimination feed message will only appear if players are eliminated by an unmanned vehicle in Fortnite. To elaborate, they have to be eliminated by a vehicle that's not being driven by anyone, including NPCs. Once all of these requirements are fulfilled, the elimination feed message should read as:

"[Player name] forgot to set the parking brakes."

The player in question has to be hit and eliminated by an unmanned vehicle. Getting downed will not trigger the message in the elimination feed. That said, it can appear in one of the playlists in-game and is not limited to one specific mode. Here's a user on Reddit showing how this elimination type is triggered in Fortnite.

As seen in the video, the user uses the Grapple Gun to move the vehicle forward and gain speed. Once a certain speed has been obtained, they jump out and position themselves in front of the vehicle. After being hit twice and losing HP, they get eliminated, with a rare and unique message appearing on the elimination feed.

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Why is this elimination feed message unique?

What makes this particular message extremely rare is the fact that it's not something that's seen every day in-game. According to some fans replying on the Reddit post, it only happened to them once in Fortnite Seasons 4 and 5, when Shopping/Golf Carts were still on the island.

Aside from this aspect, setting up this type of elimination is difficult in itself. To understand why, it's important to note that most players bring their vehicles to a halt before exiting them. Obviously, this leaves little margin for error and reduces the odds of a looper being eliminated by their own vehicle.

Furthermore, once a vehicle has been parked, there's no way to get it moving traditionally without getting in again and driving it. It will not move unless external force is applied. Therefore, standing in front of it is not a safety hazard and will not pose a risk to the player. This makes getting eliminated by an unmanned Fortnite vehicle a rare feat to achieve.

The only possible way this could occur nowadays in Fortnite is if an opponent were to drive a car downhill and bail moments before it can hit a player. If their HP is low enough, they may instantly get eliminated and trigger this elimination message on the feed.

However, since most opponents stay in their vehicles to use it as a ram, the chances of this happening are slim to none. That said, if players really want this elimination message, they'll have to set up the perfect scenario with a squadmate in-game. Other than that, there's practically no other way to make it happen.