Horrific tragedy struck moments after this July 4 video when South Carolina dad, 41, decided to put lit firework on top of his top hat | Daily Mail Online
A South Carolina dad was seen dancing in his front yard while dressed as Uncle Sam, moments before he died after igniting a large firework on top of his head.
Allen Ray McGrew, 41, had been celebrating the 4th of July on Thursday evening at a neighborhood block party in Summerville, Dorchester County.
Dressed as Uncle Sam, footage captured by his wife Paige showed McGrew dancing a jig in his full festive rig out as he celebrated the holiday.
Witnesses told investigators that McGrew had placed a large firework on the top hat he was wearing, before lighting it – causing the device to explode.
According to a police report seen by WCBD, McGrew’s wife told deputies she believed he placed the firework on his head to ‘show off’ and was drunk at the time.
The HVAC worker was found laying dead in the road by deputies who rushed to the scene after the party came to an abrupt end.