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One Year Later: A Child’s Tragic Car Story | Des Moines News
One year after a heartbreaking tragedy in West Des Moines, where an 18-month-old died after being left in a car, experts are sounding the alarm: never leave a child unattended in a vehicle—especially in hot weather. Kids and Car Safety reports that 86% of such cases involve children three and under, whose bodies heat up three to five times faster than adults. This isn’t about blame—it can happen to any parent. Simple safety habits, like placing a personal item in the back seat or keeping a stuffed animal on your lap, can serve as vital reminders. Authorities have closed the case without…
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