Woman killed by flying patio umbrella while dining at South Carolina restaurant
A woman was killed by a flying patio umbrella while dining with her husband at a South Carolina restaurant. The incident occurred when a gust of wind blew the umbrella, striking her in the head and neck. Authorities are investigating the case as an accident, and an autopsy is scheduled.
- ▪The woman, identified as Dana Winger, was dining at Driftwood Grill in Summerton, South Carolina.
- ▪A gust of wind caused the patio umbrella to strike her, resulting in fatal injuries.
- ▪The restaurant reported a sudden severe weather event at the time of the incident.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 15:56:19 GMT |
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U.S. newsWoman killed by flying patio umbrella while dining at South Carolina restaurantThe woman and her husband were eating at the restaurant when a gust of wind blew the umbrella from a table and hit her in the head and neck area.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Driftwood Grill Home of the Lazy Gator in Summerton, S.C.Google EarthShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 27, 2026, 11:56 AM EDTBy Minyvonne BurkeA South Carolina woman dining at a restaurant with her husband was killed Friday night after she was struck in the head and neck by a flying patio umbrella. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Authorities were called to the Driftwood Grill in Summerton, South Carolina, at around 7:40 p.m.
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