Shot Into Aerosol Can Causes Explosion in Car
<i> Associated Press</i>
BROWNSVILLE, Tex. —
A city commissioner accidentally discharged a rifle inside his Chevrolet Suburban, hitting an aerosol can of hair spray that exploded and destroyed the vehicle. Commissioner Pete Benavides escaped from the burning vehicle Monday, but his hair was singed and his forearms were burned.
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