Woman dies after being cut off by an umbrella in a US restaurant during windy weather By Beatriz
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Dana Winger, 56 years old, died after being hit by a restaurant umbrella that took off during a windstorm last Saturday (23/5). The incident occurred at Driftwood Grill Home of Lazy Gator, on the banks of Lago Marion, at Summerton, at Carolina of Sul (USA), while the victim was having dinner with family members in the establishment’s courtyard.
Rajada wind caused the accident
A “sudden, strong gust of wind” lifted the umbrella, according to Jacqueline Blackwell, Clarendon County Coroner. The object was violently thrown at Winger, who died at the scene of the accident. Familiares described the victim as “a truly incredible woman, loved by many.”
Incident Detalhes
- Vítima: Dana Winger, 56 years old
- Local: Driftwood Grill Home of the Lazy Gator
- Data from the accident: Saturday (23/5)
- Localização: Summerton, Carolina of Sul
- Causa: wind that removed the establishment’s parasol
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The autopsy of Dana Winger’s body was scheduled for Wednesday (5/27). Driftwood Grill had opened just one day before the accident. The establishment issued a statement about the incident, but did not provide additional public statements about safety or preventative measures related to outdoor furniture. Investigações on the circumstances of the incident continue with local authorities.
