Man killed in fireworks-related accident in Richland

Published 8:23 am Thursday, July 5, 2012

RICHLAND — A man was killed in what appeared to be a fireworks-related accident Wednesday night in Richland.

Police and medics responded to a report the man was injured in a fireworks explosion.

KONA reports medics were unable to revive him, and the 61-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Richland police bomb squad is investigating.