Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives are investigating a firework accident that seriously injured a man in East Patchogue yesterday afternoon.
John Philpotts-Kerr was handling fireworks inside an apartment, located at 138 Pine Neck Ave., when the firework unexpectedly detonated in his lap, injuring his groin.
Philpotts-Kerr, 65, a resident of the home, was transported via medevac helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious physical injuries. There were no other injuries reported.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Arson Section detectives at 631-852-6024.