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Hot Cars Kill Kids Every Year | Wilmington News
Hot cars are deadly — nearly 40 children die yearly from heatstroke inside vehicles. A ten-month-old in Kentucky and a five-year-old in Texas are just the latest heartbreaking reminders. It’s not about blame, but about how easily we forget kids are in the backseat amid our busy lives and distractions. Temperatures inside cars can soar to over 120 degrees in minutes — even faster with high heat indexes. Always check the back seat before locking up. Leave an item like your phone or bag there as a visual cue. And if you see a child or pet alone in a hot car, call police immediately — breaking a…
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