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Tragedy in the backseat: Hot-car deaths
Each year about 37 babies and toddlers die when they are accidentally left strapped in car safety seats or become trapped in vehicles that rapidly heat up. If you think this senseless tragedy couldn't happen to you, think again.
Greenfield dad's 911 call reveals steps after finding his baby in hot car
Right before he left for his parents' Greenfield home on Saturday afternoon, 18-year-old Joshua Stryzinski helped change his 4-month-old daughter into a one-piece outfit. It left her legs and arms exposed, a way to help keep her cool in the triple-digit heat.
Experts: Child hot-car deaths more common than expected
On Saturday, a 4-month-old girl died in Greenfield and a 16-month-old girl in Fishers suffered a seizure and was in critical condition after being left locked in stifling hot cars.
Keeping kids out of hot cars
A few weeks back, we ran a piece about the dangers of leaving kids in overheated cars. Here are some tips on how to make sure that never happens to you.
Heat Stroke: Huge Risk for Kids Left in Cars
Over the last 20 years, more than 600 children have died from heat stroke after being left unattended in a car—an average of 38 kids every year.
