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Umbrella Gust Kills 56-Year-Old at South Carolina Grill

5/26/2026

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A gust lifted an umbrella that struck Dana Weinger, 56, causing a fatal neck injury at the Driftwood Grill in Summerton, South Carolina, on May 23.
She was pronounced dead at 8:43 p.m.
Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell ruled the death an accident and scheduled an autopsy for May 27 at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Driftwood Grill posted condolences on Facebook, offered grief counseling, and thanked emergency personnel for their assistance.

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A gust lifted an umbrella that struck Dana Weinger, 56, causing a fatal neck injury at the Driftwood Grill in Summerton, South Carolina, on May 23.
She was pronounced dead at 8:43 p.m.
Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell ruled the death an accident and scheduled an autopsy for May 27 at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Driftwood Grill posted condolences on Facebook, offered grief counseling, and thanked emergency personnel for their assistance.