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Baby Left in Hot Car Tragedy | Salt Lake City News
A seven-month-old girl died in Vernal, Utah, after being left in a 92-degree hot car — a tragedy that has sparked urgent calls for federal action. Authorities arrested Tommy Dean Platero on child abuse homicide charges. Advocates from Kids and Car Safety say existing tech — like Hyundai’s occupant sensors — could have prevented the death by triggering alerts or even calling 911. A 2021 law requires the DOT to mandate such systems, but implementation is delayed. Many such deaths occur unintentionally during routine drop-offs, making automatic alerts vital. Police may release more details soon…
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