South Carolina wife killed by flying restaurant umbrella described as ‘truly great woman, loved by many’
A tragic incident occurred in South Carolina when a restaurant umbrella struck and killed Dana Winger, a 56-year-old woman, while she was dining with her family. The umbrella was lifted by a sudden gust of wind, leading to severe injuries that resulted in her death. Friends and family have expressed their grief, describing Winger as a beloved individual who made a significant impact on those around her.
- ▪Dana Winger was killed by a flying restaurant umbrella while dining with her family.
- ▪The umbrella was picked up by a sudden burst of wind, severing her neck.
- ▪First responders were unable to revive her, and she was pronounced dead shortly after the incident.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 20 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Woman killed by flying restaurant umbrella in freak accident at South Carolina lakeside restaurant — Fox News
- ▪ Woman killed after wind-blown umbrella strikes her neck at restaurant — The Guardian — US
- ▪ Woman dies in South Carolina after struck by restaurant's wind-blown umbrella — The Washington Times
- ▪ Woman killed by airborne umbrella at South Carolina restaurant — The Hill
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 06:53:56 -0400 |
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US News South Carolina wife killed by flying restaurant umbrella described as ‘truly great woman, loved by many’ By Chris Bradford Published May 27, 2026, 6:53 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A South Carolina wife killed in front of her family when a restaurant umbrella flew through the air and severed her neck has been described as someone who was a “truly great woman, loved by many.” Dana Winger, 56, was with her husband and other relatives on the patio at Driftwood Grill Home of the Lazy Gator at Lake Marion in Summerton Saturday night when the object struck her, WYFF reported. The umbrella was picked up by a “sudden, powerful burst of wind,” Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell said.
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