Firecrackers kill and did last night.
Firework explosion leaves man dead in Montebello
A 42-year-old man was killed when a firework exploded during a Fourth of July celebration in Montebello Monday night.
The incident was reported on the 1400 block of Germain Drive around 6:30 p.m., a Montebello official confirmed.
The unidentified man was treated by Montebello fire and police personnel before being transported to a local hospital.
The man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital, the official said.
Investigators believe the injuries were caused by an illegal firework of some type.
It was unclear what type of firework was being used at the time.
A neighbor who did not want to be identified said she is often scared by loud fireworks going off in that area of the street all year long.
“Super loud. Very loud. Very loud fireworks,” the neighbor said. “I just can’t believe how anybody could just have that. I mean, all year. All year round.”
Other members of the community said they did not know the man who was killed but are heartbroken for his family.
"Sad story to read, you died playing with firecrackers." Would have been better if you had gone to Ukraine and fought against Russia, I guess."
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