Categories:
Latest News
Mother of boy killed in hot car works to prevent more tragedies
Last year saw a record number of hot car deaths: 51. So far this year, 32 kids across the country have died, including a little boy in South Florida a couple of weeks ago.
Now, parents of victims are taking action. WESH 2 News spoke to one of those parents. A mother said she made one mistake -- one change in her daily routine.
How does a parent forget a child in a car? [Video]
How does a parent forget a child in a car?
Technology to save kids in hot cars exists. So why isn't it in every vehicle?
The Hot Cars Act of 2019 would mandate all new cars to be equipped with a reminder system for drivers to check for passengers in the back. So far in 2019, more than two dozen children have died in hot cars.
Hyundai to Expand Child-Monitoring Systems to More Models by 2022
See what Consumer Reports has to say about Hyundai's Rear Occupant Alert HERE.
Is your child safe when using vehicle child safety locks?
The cold truth is that hot cars kill. It’s a message a group called Kids and Cars can't get out enough."The way a vehicle heats up, it acts like a greenhouse,” Amber Rollins with Kids and Cars said. “It heats up very quickly. Half of the increase in temp happens in the first 10 minutes a vehicle is closed.”The warning isn't just about not leaving your child in the car, but also about how child safety locks can lead to tragedy. “We need to start thinking of our vehicle like a pool," Rollins said. "The danger is very real in a very short amt of time. Check the cars and floorboards of all the cars in the area immediately."
