According to the coroners’ findings, he died of “massive head injuries” that would have rendered him dead instantly. Paige has continued to discuss the event in further detail since then.
According to KTLA 5, the incident happened on Cottonwood Drive in Summersville. “Alan was not a drinker” and “didn’t drink regularly,” she said, adding that “everyone was drinking a little” that night.
Paige claims that Allen had previously said that the Fourth of July celebration would be the last time he would drink for a while, as well as a chance to celebrate not just Independence Day but also their son Hunter’s engagement and wedding.
“This holiday was Allen’s favorite,” Paige reminisced. He was overjoyed to have a new daughter-in-law, proud of his son, and a patriot. Last night, he was just enjoying it up.
The Santa Clara Unit of Cal Fire has issued a public safety alert on the use of pyrotechnics in Fourth of July festivities.
