Diner killed by flying umbrella in freak accident at South Carolina restaurant
A woman was tragically killed by a flying umbrella while dining with her family at a South Carolina restaurant. The incident occurred during a sudden severe weather event that caused strong winds. The restaurant is providing support to the family and those affected by the accident.
- ▪Dana Weinger, 56, was dining at Driftwood Grill Home of the Lazy Gator when the accident occurred.
- ▪The umbrella struck her neck, severing her carotid artery, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
- ▪The restaurant is offering grief counseling to the family and staff affected by the incident.
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US News Diner killed by flying umbrella in freak accident at South Carolina restaurant By Anthony Blair Published May 26, 2026, 9:50 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A female diner was killed in a freak accident in front of her family when an umbrella flew through the air and severed the artery in her neck, according to authorities in South Carolina. Dana Weinger, 56, had been eating al fresco Saturday with her husband and other family members when she was killed at the Driftwood Grill Home of the Lazy Gator at Lake Marion in Summerton.
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