DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. — A Fourth of July celebration turned tragic when a Summerville man suffered severe head injuries and died after lighting a firework and placing it on his head. The incident occurred on Cottonwood Drive in Summerville, according to South Carolina investigators.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene around 10:20 p.m. on Thursday. Upon arrival, they discovered the aftermath of a devastating accident.
Paige McGrew told deputies that her husband had placed the large firework on his head to “show off” after drinking for several hours, according to an incident report.