Man Killed in Firework Accident
In Las Vegas, a twenty year old man is dead after a shrapnel from a firework hit him in the chest. The accident happened around 10pm on July 4th in the 6000 block of Pooh Corner Court.
The man was taken to the University Medical Center where he later died. A 17-year old teenager was also injured in this accident with injuries to his bicep and leg. Neighbors stated that the man and teenager were using a homemade device to set off the fireworks which may have contributed to the accident. Police are investigating the fireworks that were involved in the accident and the bomb squad is also involved. A preliminary investigation is currently taking place which indicates that this incident was an accident, although homicide detectives are also investigating.
With the beautiful bright colors and the excitement that comes with setting off of fireworks, it is difficult to associate fireworks as anything dangerous. With anything that has such risky components it is important to talk to your family and friends about simple safety practices when engaging in setting off fireworks. A lack of saftety practices, improper use of fireworks or even a disregard for the safety measures could have contributed to this devastating accident. It is also possible that the fireworks that caused the accident may have been defective or were improperly manufactured. In any scenario, contacting a professional can aid your family in finding out who should be held responsible for injuries or even death.
