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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.
4-Year-Old Boy Found Dead After Being Swept Away by Floodwaters in Texas: ‘He Just Went Under'
Tragedy struck in Johnson County, Texas, as 4-year-old Lucas Warren drowned after his family’s car was overtaken by floodwaters early Sunday morning. His parents were rescued hours later, but Lucas was swept from his mother’s arms by a strong current. The family had been trying to reach dry ground on foot. Lucas was just weeks away from his 5th birthday.
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.
5 key car safety features to protect your most precious cargo
Even if you pride yourself on your cautious driving habits, accidents can still occur unexpectedly on the road, putting both you and your child’s safety at risk. It’s a truth I’ve witnessed time and time again throughout my career, and it’s why I’m such a strong advocate for crash avoidance technology.
