Hot Car Death and Trauma

Health and Healing Dealing with Trauma and Addictions · Jul 17, 2026 · 12m

*Yes, this may be difficult for some to listen to or hear.*

Hot car deaths are a thing. In fact the numbers are dangerously higher than anticipated. 1000 children have died in car deaths since 1990. 37 children under the age of 15 die each year from heatstroke, or vehicle hyperthermia.

Also, have you ever heard of "forgotten "Baby Syndrome?" This refers to when a parent accidentally leaves a baby or child in a locked car and walks away without thinking about their child or children in the back seat.

We should not judge these parents—remember these are accidents. Sometimes motor memory kicks…