Woman killed after wind-blown umbrella strikes her neck at restaurant
A woman tragically died after being struck by a wind-blown umbrella while dining at a restaurant in South Carolina. The incident occurred at Driftwood Grill, where the umbrella was lifted by a strong gust of wind and caused serious injuries. Despite the efforts of first responders, the woman, identified as Dana Weinger, could not be saved.
- ▪The accident took place at Driftwood Grill in Summerton, South Carolina.
- ▪Dana Weinger was dining outside with her husband when the umbrella struck her neck.
- ▪First responders were unable to save her despite their efforts.
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The woman was dining with her husband outside the patio at Driftwood Grill. Photograph: Aire Images/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe woman was dining with her husband outside the patio at Driftwood Grill. Photograph: Aire Images/Getty ImagesSouth CarolinaWoman killed after wind-blown umbrella strikes her neck at restaurantDana Weinger was dining outside Driftwood Grill in Summerton, South Carolina, when she was hit Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Guardian staff Tue 26 May 2026 12.51 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 12.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA 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…
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