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Seven children in 4 states die after being left in hot cars
The five-day period from August 2 - 6 brought tragedy to families in Arkansas, Tennessee, Florida and New Mexico as 7 children died of heat stroke after being left in hot vehicles.
Garrick warns of danger leaving kids in hot cars
The story of a parent forgetting their young child in the car, with such heart-breaking consequences, is so sensational one might think it is surely an isolated incident. It isn’t.
Tech fix to prevent deaths of kids left in cars a frustrating challenge
They're horrific stories, difficult to read and get your mind around. No one would blame you for ignoring them. But they come every year: the news articles about children who died of heatstroke after being left in cars.
Seat Belt Reminders Could Come to Backseat
You know that somewhat annoying seat belt reminder you hear go off when your front passenger hasn’t buckled up, even just a few seconds after starting the car? That chime could triple if a government proposal to equip backseats with the same reminder goes into effect.
Research Says Warning Systems Designed to Detect Children Left in Vehicles Are Not Reliable
The study found that currently available products are limited in their effectiveness and are unreliable as a stand-alone preventative measure for addressing child heatstroke tragedies.
