Woman killed by flying patio umbrella while dining at South Carolina restaurant - BERITAJA

A South Carolina female eating astatine a edifice pinch her hubby was killed Friday nighttime aft she was struck successful the caput and cervix by a flying patio umbrella.

Authorities were called to the Driftwood Grill successful Summerton, South Carolina, astatine about 7:40 p.m. and recovered the woman, identified arsenic Dana Winger, unresponsive pinch a laceration wound, the Clarendon County Coroner’s Office said successful a statement.

Winger and her hubby were eating astatine the edifice erstwhile a gust of upwind blew the umbrella from a array and deed her successful the caput and cervix area, the coroner’s agency said.

The lawsuit is being investigated arsenic an accident, and an autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday.

The Driftwood Grill said successful a connection posted to Facebook connected Monday that location was a “sudden terrible upwind event” successful the area connected Friday night.

“This has profoundly affected galore group successful our community, including guests, staff, first responders, and everyone involved. Out of respect for the family and those impacted, we inquire for continued prayers, compassion, and privateness during this incredibly difficult time,” the connection said.

“We are grateful for the emergency unit and organization members who responded and assisted during the situation,” the edifice said.