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Risks of Drinking from Hot Car-Left Plastic Water Bottles
Drinking from a plastic water bottle left in a hot car may expose you to microplastics, chemicals, and metals, posing potential health risks, according to recent research.
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Contract Worker Charged in Alabama Toddler's Hot Car Death
An Alabama contract worker, Kela Stanford, was charged after a 3-year-old in foster care, Ke’Terrious Starkes Jr., died from being left in a hot car for five hours. Stanford, responsible for transporting the child, was accused of leaving him unattended, leading to his death. She was released on bond and faces potential prison time if convicted.
Tragic Death of 3-Year-Old in Alabama Hot Car During State Custody
A 3-year-old boy named Katerrius Sparks died after being left in a hot car while in the care of a contracted worker for the Alabama Department of Human Resources. The worker is cooperating with police as they investigate the incident, which occurred on July 22 in Birmingham.
Tragic Death of 3-Year-Old in Hot Car While in State Custody in Alabama
A three-year-old boy in Alabama died after being left in a hot car by a state contractor during transportation, prompting an investigation and the termination of the employee involved.
Georgia police dog dies in hot car, handler fired
A Georgia sheriff's deputy was fired after leaving a police dog, Georgia, in a hot car with a malfunctioning air conditioner, leading to her death. The incident highlights concerns about K-9 safety and vehicle maintenance, and the case is being reviewed for potential charges.
Georgia K-9 Officer Dies in Hot Patrol Car, Deputy Fired
A Dade County deputy was fired after his K9, Georgia, died in a hot patrol car due to a malfunctioning air conditioner and a non-working heat alarm, prompting policy changes to prevent future incidents and an investigation into potential prosecution.
Tragic Death of Child Left in Hot Car at Omaha Daycare
A 1-year-old child has died after being found in a hot car at a daycare in Omaha. The child was taken to the hospital but did not survive. The van involved in the incident is registered to the daycare owner. The investigation is ongoing.
Tragic Death of 3-Month-Old Left Unattended in Houston Vehicle
A 3-month-old baby died in Houston after being left unattended in a vehicle on a sweltering day, marking the 16th child death in a hot car this year. The baby's mother found him inside the car when leaving an outpatient mental health facility and rushed him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Houston police are investigating the incident, emphasizing the dangers of leaving children in cars, especially in extreme heat.
Father and 2 children found unresponsive in hot car in desert, missing for 15 hours
A Nevada man, Brian Laugeson, has been charged with child abuse or neglect after he and his two children were found suffering from heat-related illnesses in a vehicle in the desert. The children, who were naked and going in and out of consciousness, were discovered by police officers in 105-degree temperatures. Laugeson, who had custody of the children for the weekend, was reported missing along with them, and his location was tracked using his cell phone. He and the children were hospitalized, and a court-ordered blood test revealed that Laugeson had ingested illegal narcotics. The children remain hospitalized, and Laugeson is scheduled for a pretrial custody hearing.
Heroic Texas Father Rescues Baby from Sweltering Car in Dramatic Video
A baby was saved from a scorching hot car in Texas as a heatwave continues to affect the Southwestern states. The incident was captured on video, showing bystanders smashing the windshield to rescue the child. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns that a car can heat up by 20 degrees in just 10 minutes. Meteorologists predict that the heatwave will expand eastward, affecting central and Eastern states, including New York. Over 250 million Americans will experience sweltering conditions, with temperatures exceeding 90 degrees in two-thirds of the country.
Tragic Loss: Infant Fatality Adds to Southern Heat Wave Toll
A 10-month-old girl in Florida has become the latest victim of the Southern heat wave after being left in a hot car. The child was inadvertently left in the vehicle for an extended period, and details about the duration and who noticed her missing have not been released. This marks the 14th child death in 2023 due to being left in a hot vehicle. Experts warn that after 60 minutes, a car's interior temperature can rise over 40 °F without circulation. Florida ranks among the highest states for such incidents, and weather patterns indicate that excessive heat will continue in the region.
Two Houston K-9 Officers Die from Heat Exhaustion in One Week
A police dog named Aron died from heat exhaustion after being left alone in a hot car in Houston due to a malfunctioning safety system and air conditioning. The K9 handler had left the pup in a running and air-conditioned vehicle but returned to find Aron in distress. The incident occurred just a week after a Georgia K9 named Chase died from a similar tragedy. The safety control system in both cruisers failed to activate or alert the handler that the temperatures inside the car were rapidly rising.