Woman dies after 4th of July fireworks explosion in Chino, man arrested
Key Points:
- A fireworks explosion in Chino, California on July 4th resulted in one woman’s death and injuries to three adults and a child, with the blast occurring around 8:30 p.m. during a large gathering.
- The explosion involved a large quantity of fireworks that ignited, severely injuring three adults—two expected to survive—and a juvenile who was later released after evaluation.
- Derion Tradon James Jr., 28, was detained and booked on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the incident.
- The explosion caused significant damage, including setting a vehicle on fire, and led to road closures as investigators from the Chino Police Department and Chino Valley Fire District conducted their inquiry.
- Authorities are seeking additional information from the public to assist with the ongoing investigation.