Dude dies during 'battle dancing' fight

A 48-year-old man died Monday night after what police said was a failed attempt to complete a forward flip while "battle dancing."

Robert Stitt, was dancing with a group of people in a parking lot when he attempted the move hoping to outdo another dancer he was battling against, according to police. Stitt tried to execute a front flip and landed on his head, police said.

When police arrived at the scene, Stitt had reportedly gone into cardiac arrest. He was taken to the Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General, where he was later pronounced dead. According to witnesses, Stitt had been drinking "all day," police said. The parking lot is considered to be a social hangout where people often gather to play cards and drink, police said. Article here.