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Sixth Florida child this year dies after being found alone inside vehicle
Children dying in hot cars across Florida. How can we prevent it?
All Hallows Evil
In Trial by Fury Should Not Be a Thing, Gene Weingarten explores the controversial prosecution of parents and caregivers involved in accidental hot-car deaths. Through the cases of Deja Coleman in Georgia and Rhonda Jewell in Florida, he examines how grief, public outrage, and legal interpretations can influence criminal proceedings. Recent court decisions in both cases raise important questions about intent, negligence, and whether criminal punishment is appropriate when a child's death results from a tragic memory failure.
Children are more than twice as likely to be fatally struck by car on Halloween than any other night
As little goblins and ghouls head out to trick-or-treat through West Michigan neighborhoods this weekend, AAA wants families and drivers to take extra care.
Reflecting on Dangerous by Design
The pedestrian safety crisis in America continues to claim more than 7,000 lives each year, leaving families and communities devastated by preventable tragedies. In Dangerous by Design 2026, Smart Growth America highlights the alarming scale of pedestrian fatalities and the urgent need for safer road infrastructure. Through personal stories, statistics, and firsthand experiences, Transportation for America’s Kristina Curtiss explores the human impact of traffic violence and why acknowledging these losses is essential to inspiring meaningful action and creating safer streets for everyone.
An Important Day for Safer Cars and Products
On a recent Sunday in October, I flew to Kansas City to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Kids and Car Safety.
