Coroner IDs victim of fireworks accident in Summerville neighborhood
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - The Dorchester County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who died in a fireworks accident.
Allen Ray McGrew, 41, died after igniting a “large firework device” and setting in on top of his head. The coroner says the firework exploded on top of his head and caused extreme head injuries.
A report from the Sheriff’s Office states the victim had been attending a neighborhood block party at the time of the incident. Details also confirm that bystanders attempted to stop the incident.
Deputies say they responded just after 10:20 p.m. Thursday to the 100 block of Cottonwood Drive in the Crestwood Subdivision in Summerville.
Upon arrival, deputies and EMS located a man lying on the road suffering from major injuries. He was pronounced dead at 11:10 p.m.
Witnesses told investigators that the injuries were a result of a fireworks accident.
Detectives are conducting an ongoing investigation into this incident.
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