SUMMERTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A woman has died after being hit and killed by an umbrella during a storm at a South Carolina restaurant over the Memorial Day weekend, according to officials.
The incident happened on Saturday at around 7:40 p.m. at a restaurant along Lake Marion in Summerton, the Clarendon County Coroner’s Office confirmed. Clarendon EMS and Fire responded to the scene and located the woman, who was found unresponsive with an injury to the head and neck area.
Dana Weinger of Huger was identified as the victim.
The report states that it was determined that Weinger and her husband were dining at a restaurant on the patio when a sudden, strong wind blew an umbrella from a table, which then struck her.
She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The restaurant where the incident happened, Driftwood Grill Home of the Lazy Gator, said the death happened during a “sudden severe weather event at Lake Marion.”
“This has deeply affected many people in our community, including guests, staff, first responders, and everyone involved,” a statement on Facebook read. “Out of respect for the family and those impacted, we ask for continued prayers, compassion, and privacy during this incredibly difficult time.”
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