On Memorial Day weekend, Dana Weinger, a 56-year-old woman from Huger, South Carolina, tragically lost her life after being struck by a flying umbrella while dining at the Driftwood Grill on Lake Marion. The incident occurred on Saturday when strong winds associated with a severe thunderstorm sent the umbrella flying, resulting in a fatal injury to her neck that severed her carotid artery. Emergency responders arrived to find Weinger unresponsive and attempted life-saving measures, but she was pronounced dead at 8:43 p.m. The restaurant expressed its condolences on social media, acknowledging the emotional toll on the community, guests, and staff. An autopsy is set to be conducted, and the coroner's office is treating the incident as an accident. Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell described the weather conditions as a strong wind event that affected not only the umbrella but also other furniture at the restaurant, emphasizing the chaotic nature of the situation as Weinger dined with her husband and family members during a busy evening.