Woman Killed by a Runaway Patio Umbrella While Eating Outside During Heavy Winds
- A South Carolina woman, Dana Winger, was killed at a restaurant when a patio umbrella hit her during heavy winds.
A South Carolina woman was killed on Saturday, May 23 after heavy winds caused a patio umbrella to hit her while she was dining at a restaurant.
According to ABC News , which obtained a statement from the Clarendon County Coroner's Office, Dana Winger, 56, of Huger, South Carolina, was the victim of the incident, which is currently being investigated as an accident .
The outlet reports that Winger was eating with her husband at the waterfront Driftwood Grill Home of the Lazy Gator in Summerton, South Carolina, on Saturday, May 23, when a sudden and severe wind blew an umbrella from a nearby table that struck her in the head and neck area.
Facebook/Driftwood Grill Home of the Lazy Gator
First responders reportedly found the woman unresponsive with lacerations to her head and neck and pronounced her dead at the scene.
"Our hearts are with the family, friends, and loved ones affected by the tragic incident during last night's sudden severe weather event at Lake Marion," the restaurant wrote in a post on its Facebook page . "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."
Facebook/Driftwood Grill Home of the Lazy Gator
The restaurant concluded its statement with a message of thanks to the professionals who responded to the incident, writing, "We are grateful for the emergency personnel and community members who responded and assisted during the situation. Please continue to keep everyone affected in your thoughts and prayers."
Currently, an official autopsy is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
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