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Driver hurt after lighting illegal firecracker in truck BY KATHLEEN McGRORY

kmcgrory@MiamiHerald.com

LC, no wonder you got a bum ticker.



James Rich, 46, was parked outside a Hollywood convenience store Tuesday afternoon when he lit a powerful illegal firecracker.

But Rich couldn't toss the explosive out of his pickup truck fast enough.

It blew up in his left hand.

One day later, Rich remained in critical condition at Memorial Regional Hospital.

Police are still trying to determine why he lit the device The blast happened about 1:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of South 56th Avenue.

Rich lit either an M-80 or M-100 firecracker, both of which are illegal in Florida, said Capt. Tony Rode, a Hollywood police spokesman.

''They are extremely powerful firecrackers,'' Rode said. ``The M-100 is like a quarter stick of dynamite.''

Rich suffered severe burns and was likely to have his left arm amputated, police said. Nobody else was injured.

Police believe Rich may have been selling the explosives, Rode said. Other fireworks were found in his truck.

It was unclear if drugs or alcohol played a role in the explosion.

An investigation continues.

Wolvie if you look at the map of the US, you will notice the position of florida and what it appears to be. :wah:

I actually know that dumbass.

I knew his stupidity would catch up with him some day.

(He did do some pretty funny stuff though.):wah:

ooooh, that was not smart......

I wonder if his daddy is sayin... thats my boy!!!!