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Child Hot Car Deaths - 2024
AccuWeather segment on child hot car deaths in 2024 and how we can prevent them.
Child hot car deaths: Tips to not forget your little ones in the car this summer
Since 1990, over 1,050 children have died in hot cars in the U.S., with most victims being toddlers aged 3 or younger. To prevent such tragedies, always check your vehicle before locking it, never leave a child unattended in a car, and place a reminder item in the back seat. Teach children that cars are not play areas and keep keys out of their reach. These simple steps can save lives and prevent heartbreaking incidents.
Toddler dies in first US hot car death of 2024. Is there technology that can help save kids?
America's fight against hot car deaths has renewed after 3-year-old Armani Shoemaker died in South Carolina, the first case of 2024. Safety advocates push for better technology like radar systems to prevent these tragedies, but regulatory delays persist. Over 1,000 children have died in hot cars since 1990, emphasizing the urgent need for effective solutions.
Thompson, Bracy Davis file bills to prevent tots dying in hot cars
Kids + cars + heat can be a lethal combination, particularly in Florida, which logged a summer of record triple digit temperatures.
This year, Florida also led the nation in children’s car-related heatstroke deaths, according to Janette E. Fennell, founder and president of the advocacy organization Kids and Car Safety. “It was a bad year for Florida,” she said by phone.
Article: Laura Beck Bundle of Joy Chat
Laura Beck's Bundle of Joy magazine article
