On the afternoon of March 3, 2006, Taheri-azar drove a rented silver 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee through a common courtyard area of campus known as the Pit, a high-traffic area centered between the student bookstore, student center, dining hall, and libraries.
It is a popular gathering spot, filled not only with students going to and from class, but also with participants in various student organization-related activities.

While not readily accessible to vehicular traffic beyond a narrow service road, the barricades that normally prevent cars from approaching the Pit were not in place on the day of the attack.
His top speed was estimated by witnesses to be from 40 to 45 miles per hour (64 to 72 km/h).
He struck nine pedestrians, six of whom were taken to the hospital for treatment and released.
 The other three declined to be treated.
On the afternoon of March 3, 2006, Taheri-azar drove a rented silver 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee through a common courtyard area of campus known as the Pit, a high-traffic area centered between the student bookstore, student center, dining hall, and libraries. It is a popular gathering spot, filled not only with students going to and from class, but also with participants in various student organization-related activities.
While not readily accessible to vehicular traffic beyond a narrow service road, the barricades that normally prevent cars from approaching the Pit were not in place on the day of the attack. His top speed was estimated by witnesses to be from 40 to 45 miles per hour (64 to 72 km/h). He struck nine pedestrians, six of whom were taken to the hospital for treatment and released.  The other three declined to be treated.
2006 UNC SUV attack