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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Indiana man dies after lighting large firework while holding it over his head
A Bloomington man died during the Fourth of July weekend after witnesses say he tried to light a large fireworks mortar while holding it over his head, the Herald-Times reported. The incident took place about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, near Stinesville. A news release from the Monroe County Sheriff's office stated that people interviewed at the scene told officials they tried to stop the man. "He dismissed his friends, claiming he had done this before," the release said. Among other recommendations, the National Safety Council advises against holding lighted fireworks and to maintain a safe distance after lighting them. Tyler Pinkley, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene. ▶ Read the full story from the Herald-Times in Bloomington. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Fireworks death in Indiana resulted from injuries after mortar exploded
Indianapolis Star
07-07-2025
- Indianapolis Star
Indiana man dies after lighting large firework while holding it over his head
A Bloomington man died during the Fourth of July weekend after witnesses say he tried to light a large fireworks mortar while holding it over his head, the Herald-Times reported. The incident took place about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, near Stinesville. A news release from the Monroe County Sheriff's office stated that people interviewed at the scene told officials they tried to stop the man. "He dismissed his friends, claiming he had done this before," the release said. Among other recommendations, the National Safety Council advises against holding lighted fireworks and to maintain a safe distance after lighting them. Tyler Pinkley, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene.
