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Toddler Discovered Dead in Back Seat of S.U.V. in Florida
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A 23-month-old child was found deceased in the back seat of a family vehicle at the World of Discovery Academy preschool in Plantation, Florida, after the father arrived for pickup and discovered the child inside.
- Police and fire departments responded to the emergency call shortly after 5:50 p.m. on Monday, and an investigation into the child's death is ongoing, with no further details released.
- The Broward County medical examiner’s office confirmed the case is under active criminal investigation and declined to comment on the cause of death.
- Authorities emphasized the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles, especially during heat waves, noting that about 37 children die annually from heatstroke related to being trapped or forgotten in hot cars.
- Since 1990, Florida has recorded 122 child deaths from hot cars, including at least three this year, highlighting the ongoing risk despite public warnings.
