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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.
'Live on GMA:' How to escape from a car sinking in water
Approximately 7,900 car crashes involve vehicles entering water annually, resulting in 429 fatalities. ABC News' Matt Gutman teamed up with the Indiana State Police's underwater search and recovery team to demonstrate how to escape a sinking car. Discover essential tips that can save your life in an emergency.
Group warns of high number of children left in stolen cars
As summer nears, Kids and Cars reports a rise in car thefts with children inside: 80 in 2020, 121 in 2021, and 265 in 2022. Director Amber Rollins urges parents to never leave children alone in cars, citing risks like overheating and choking. Missouri saw 66 such cases from 2000 to 2021. In 2023, 29 children died in hot cars; one has died in 2024.
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.
Why Does the Vision Zero Movement Stop At the Edge of the Road?
Car crash deaths in the U.S. are nearly 10% higher when collisions that occur just outside the traditional roadway are included, yet these off-road fatalities often go uncounted by safety advocates and policymakers. In 2021, 3,990 people died in crashes on private property like parking lots and driveways, a 26% increase from the previous year. Despite the alarming rise, these deaths are frequently overlooked in Vision Zero initiatives and traffic safety strategies, leading to a lack of targeted solutions for these environments, which disproportionately impact vulnerable groups such as children.
