Texas Man Dies After Lighting Firework On Chest

[Jazzy]

A Texas man died this week after lighting a firework on his chest while partying with friends, police say.

Justin Bartek, 30, was a postal worker in Columbus, Texas. Colorado County Sheriff's officials told KPRC that Bartek and some friends were shooting off fireworks around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Dollar Hole, a popular fishing spot on the Colorado River.

Witnesses told investigators that Bartek ignited a tube-type firework called the Medieval Knight on his chest and then suffered critical injuries, according to KTRK. He died shortly afterward at Columbus Community Hospital.

Bartek leaves behind a 3-year-old son, whom he had with his girlfriend of 10 years, Summer Jenkins.

Bartek's death comes just days after a Maine man died after setting a firework off on his head on the Fourth of July.

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Obviously, he had something he needed to get off his chest. Sorry, really not funny for his family but how stupid can one be?

Your thoughts?

 

[DrLeftover]

There will need to be a new category for the Darwin Awards.

 

[Webster]

There will need to be a new category for the Darwin Awards.

No kidding, Doc...