Woman dies from laceration to head, neck by umbrella in Summerton

A woman struck by an umbrella while dining died from her injuries, according to Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell. 

On Saturday, May 23, Clarendon County dispatch received a report of a laceration around 7:40 p.m. at 5321 Dingle Pond Road in Summerton.

Upon arrival, first responders found a female unresponsive with a laceration to her head and neck area. Despite attempts by EMS to revive her, she was pronounced dead on scene. 

The victim was identified as 56-year-old Dana Weinger, of Huger, according to Blackwell.

Weinger and her husband were dining at a local restaurant when a strong wind blew an umbrella from a table, which struck Weinger in the head and neck area, Blackwell said, causing the fatal laceration. 

This incident is being investigated as an accident. 

An autopsy has been scheduled for Wednesday at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.