HORRIFIC

Woman Killed in Freak Accident at Restaurant

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

A patio umbrella killed a woman during the Memorial Day weekend. Officials said Dana Weinger, 56, was struck by the piece of furniture during strong winds while she sat at the restaurant Driftwood Grill, on the edge of Lake Marion in Summerton, South Carolina, on Saturday evening. The Clarendon County Coroner’s Office said in a statement that the woman, from Huger, South Carolina, was hit in the head “when a sudden strong wind blew an umbrella from a table.” The coroner’s office added that she was pronounced dead at the scene, with severe head and neck injuries apparent to first responders upon arrival. The death has been ruled accidental. Her remains are due to undergo an autopsy at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston on Wednesday. In a statement, Driftwood Grill said, “This has deeply affected many people in our community, including guests, staff, first responders, and everyone involved. Out of respect for the family and those impacted, we ask for continued prayers, compassion, and privacy during this incredibly difficult time.”

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