Woman killed after wind-blown umbrella strikes her neck at restaurant

Dana Weinger was dining outside Driftwood Grill in Summerton, South Carolina, when she was hit

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A woman in South Carolina died in a freak accident after she was struck in the neck by a restaurant table umbrella that had been picked up by a strong gust of wind.

Local NBC TV news station WYFF4 reported that the incident happened at the Driftwood Grill in Summerton when the woman was dining outside on the restaurant patio with her husband on Saturday night.

The umbrella was blown loose and into the air, striking the woman – later identified as Dana Weinger – and leading to serious lacerations to her throat. She died at the scene despite the efforts of first responders to save her.

In a Facebook post, the Driftwood Grill said: “This has impacted many people – including staff members, guests, first responders, families and community members – and we are grateful for the continued support, prayers, understanding and encouragement being shown throughout the area.”