The National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died from chest trauma due to a malfunctioning fireworks mortar blast, a medical examiner determined, according to The Associated Press.
Novi, Mich., Police Lt. Jason Meier told the newswire service Kivlenieks was in a hot tub with friends when the mortar-style firework blasted toward him. Kivlenieks tried to escape before he was hit.
First responders took Kivlenieks to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to the AP.
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