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The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office was called after a man died as a result of a fireworks accident. On July 4, at approximately 10:20 p.m., DCSO and Dorchester County EMS responded to the 100 block of Cottonwood Drive in the Crestwood neighborhood of Summerville, South Carolina. When officers and EMS arrived, they found a man lying in the street on Cottonwood Drive. The man died at the scene; he suffered serious injuries as a result of a fireworks accident, witnesses said. The Dorchester County Coroner’s Office identified the man as 41-year-old Allen Ray McGrew. According to the coroner, Allen lit a large firework and placed it on his head in the street. The device exploded, causing massive head injuries. Paige McGrew said they were having a street party and her husband, Allen, started drinking around 6 p.m. Paige added that she believes her husband lit the firework on his head to show off.

DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC —

The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office was called after a man died as a result of injuries sustained from fireworks.

On July 4th at approximately 10:20 p.m., DCSO and Dorchester County Emergency Medical Services responded to the 100 block of Cottonwood Drive in the Crestwood neighborhood of Summerville, South Carolina.

When officers and emergency services arrived, they found a man lying on Cottonwood Drive. The man died at the scene. He suffered serious injuries due to a fireworks accident, witnesses said.

The Dorchester County Coroner’s Office identified the man as 41-year-old Allen Ray McGrew.

According to the coroner, Allen lit a large firework in the street and placed it on his head. The device exploded, causing massive head injuries.

Paige McGrew said they were having a street party and her husband Allen started drinking around 6 p.m.

Paige added that she believes her husband set off the fireworks on his head to show off.

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