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hot car fatalities
Coverage of hot car fatalities in the Nexus archive.
- Car safety alert: Preventing hot car fatalities
On average, 37 children die annually from heatstroke after being left in hot cars. Consumer Reports highlights that car temperatures can exceed 105°F within an hour even in mild weather, emphasizing the need for routines like checking the back seat and using visual reminders to prevent tragedies.