Waverly Fireworks Accident Under Investigation
Bremer County authorities are investigating a fireworks accident at a rural Waverly home over the weekend.
According to Sheriff Dan Pickett, an 18-year-old was shooting off fireworks with a group of friends when the mishap occurred Saturday evening (July 7, 2018). The teenager's name and other specific details about the incident weren't released.
The extent of the teen's injuries isn't clear. Pickett initially indicated the teen had died, but he later changed the victim's condition to unknown.