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hot car
Coverage of hot car in the Nexus archive.
- Toddler dies after being left unattended in hot car by forgetful babysitter on scorching 101F day
A toddler died after being left unattended in a hot car by a forgetful babysitter on a 101-degree Fahrenheit day. The incident underscores the risks of heat exposure to children in vehicles.
- Frisco mother found guilty of murder for child's death in hot car
A mother from Frisco was found guilty of murder for her toddler's death in a hot car last summer. She will spend years in prison for the incident.
- Police: 2-year-old dies after being left in hot car in Hallandale Beach
A 2-year-old child died after being left in a hot vehicle in Hallandale Beach, according to the Hallandale Beach Police Department. The police responded to the incident, and the investigation remains active, with authorities urging caregivers to check vehicles for children.