If you never believed Darwin

[ctfjr]

The coroner later said the victim, 41-year-old Allen Ray McGrew, had ignited a large firework on top of his head. Witnesses told investigators he was wearing a large top hat, and put the firework on top of the hat before lighting it. The device exploded, causing “massive head injuries.”

McGrew was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to a report from the sheriff’s office, the victim’s wife told deputies she believed he placed the firework on his head to “show off” at the block party. Family members tried to get him to stop, but the firework went off, and McGrew collapsed.

The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office and Dorchester County Coroner’s Office are investigating the incident.

 

[NCL4701]

Exclusive | Family reveals heart-wrenching final moments before ‘showboating’ dad died after putting lit firework on his head: ‘You are my rock and my heart’

The family of a South Carolina man killed when a firework exploded on his head said they are “traumatized,” as video emerged of the victim dancing before the incident.

nypost.com

Short video shows him dancing in costume before his fatal error.

 

[dlsmith]

I'll bet alcohol was involved, too.

 

[Ktrim]

I'll bet alcohol was involved, too.

Maybe just a tad bit.

 

[Henro]

From reading the article it seems like stupidity/poor judgment may have been more influential than alcohol consumption. But if he rarely drank alcohol, who knows?

At the end of the day, it sounds like a nice guy was extinguished…

Remember this as you operate your tractors. I will…

 

[Lil Foot]

I heard this reported an "accident".
Not correct, it didn't "accidentally" end up on his head, he put it there.

 

[RCW]

If there were more people like that there would be less people like that…..

 

[Poohbear]

I'll bet alcohol was involved, too.

Hold my beer and watch this !
Sad actually

 

[jyoutz]

Can’t fix stupid.

 

[Mark_BX25D]

I'll save my sympathy for his wife and any kids this idiot left behind.

 

[Flintknapper]

Can’t fix stupid.

We could actually....but maybe not in good conscience.

 

[BAP]

There will now be a new warning label requirement on fireworks saying Not to put on your head and ignite.

 

[Gaspasser]

From reading the article it seems like stupidity/poor judgment may have been more influential than alcohol consumption. But if he rarely drank alcohol, who knows?

At the end of the day, it sounds like a nice guy was extinguished…

Remember this as you operate your tractors. I will…

I never put my tractor on my head for exactly this reason.

 

[mcmxi]

If you never believed Darwin .... or Newton and his 3rd law of motion I suppose. Of course, the reporting these days is so atrocious that it's hard to know what actually killed him.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

I waiting for the 10 million dollar lawsuit that the fireworks manufacurer will HAVE to pay out......

 

[BAP]

I waiting for the 10 million dollar lawsuit that the fireworks manufacurer will HAVE to pay out......

The match maker will also be sued for 5 million