Woman killed by flying restaurant umbrella in freak accident at South Carolina lakeside restaurant
Officials said a strong gust turned the umbrella into a projectile, and EMS crews could not revive Dana Weinger after the neck injury.
- On Saturday night, 56-year-old Dana Winger died after a gust of wind dislodged a patio umbrella at the Driftwood Grill Home of the Lazy Gator in Summerton, South Carolina.
- A 'sudden, powerful burst of wind,' described as a microburst, turned the umbrella into a projectile, Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell said, also knocking over furniture and debris.
- The umbrella struck Winger in the neck, severing her carotid artery, Clarendon County Sheriff Tim Baxley told WIS; Local EMS crews attempted life-saving measures but could not revive her.
- In a Facebook statement Sunday morning, the Driftwood Grill expressed condolences, stating, 'Our hearts are with the family, friends, and loved ones,' and coordinated grief counselors for staff.
- Cameron Winger, stepson of the deceased, wrote a tearful Facebook tribute promising to support their family, while officials review weather data from Saturday to understand the incident's conditions.
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