hot car deaths
Coverage of hot car deaths in the Nexus archive.
- Attorney says mom accused of leaving infant in hot car shouldn’t face murder charge. Here’s why
A Georgia woman, Deja Coleman, faces second-degree murder charges after her 1-year-old son died in a hot car. Her attorney, Tom Ford, argues the incident was an accident caused by sleep deprivation and urges prosecutors to reduce the charge to involuntary manslaughter.
- Prevent hot car deaths with these simple changes
On average, 37 children die annually from heatstroke in vehicles, with temperatures rising to dangerous levels even in moderate weather. Consumer Reports highlights safety measures like checking back seats and using visual reminders to prevent such tragedies.
- 3-year-old dies of heat exposure after being found in hot car
A 3-year-old boy died from heat exposure after being found in a hot car in Clarke County, Alabama. Deputies located him within 20 minutes in the back seat, not in a car seat, and he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Three other children were removed from the home by the Alabama Department of Human Resources, and no arrests have been made.