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Woman Killed by Restaurant Umbrella in South Carolina
27 May
Summary
- A gust of wind dislodged an umbrella, causing a fatal injury.
- The umbrella struck the woman in the neck, severing her carotid artery.
- The incident occurred during severe weather at Lake Marion.
A tragic incident occurred over the weekend in Summerton, South Carolina, where a woman was killed by a restaurant umbrella. Dana Weinger, 56, was at the Driftwood Grill Home of the Lazy Gator at Lake Marion with family when a sudden, strong gust of wind, described as a microburst, dislodged an umbrella.
The projectile umbrella struck Weinger in the neck, severing her carotid artery. She was unresponsive when local EMS arrived and died at the scene. Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell noted the unusual nature of the event, emphasizing it was a "tragic thing that happens."
The restaurant has expressed its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends affected by the incident. They are grateful for the first responders and are coordinating with local officials to provide grief counselors to staff and community members impacted by the severe weather event.
