Georgia 2-Year-Old Toddler Found Dead in Hot Car, Parents Urged to Observe Summer Safety Measures

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By E.Baloyo , Parent Herald Jul 04, 08:28 am

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A 2-year-old toddler from Georga succumbed to the severity of his condition in what is believed to be another case of a hot car death. In contrast to initial reports, officials have clarified that the child was not abandoned in the car. The Cobb County Police Department is carrying out a detailed inquiry to establish the facts related to the incident.

Hot Car Death

The Department of Cobb County Police reported receiving an urgent call to rescue a child who was reportedly unconcious alone inside a vehicle at around 5:30 p.m. in Marietta, located about an hour away from Atlanta.

The police statement reveals that when authorities arrived on the scene, the responding officers found the 2-year-old unresponsive and immediately rushed the toddler to the nearest hospital. Unfortunately, the child was declared deceased upon arrival.

The inquiry is still in progress, and there are no criminal charges filed yet. The police statement stated that there was no proof indicating that the child had been left in the vehicle.

Sergeant Eric Smith stated in the recent press briefing that the investigation is still ongoing and that the office is still uncertain how long the child was in the car.

It is still unknown how the car ended up at the location, and it has not been disclosed whether the child's parents owned the vehicle.

Ongoing Investigation

Even though the specific reason for the death has not been revealed, Cobb County Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer described the incident as a hot car death.

During the press briefing, Chief VanHoozer offered his sympathies to the family and encouraged the community to help the family during this challenging period.

VanHoozer, during the press conference on Wednesday, mentioned that his department would require some time to investigate the case and determine the details of what occurred. VanHoozer expressed sympathy for the child's family and urged the community and public to provide assistance and kindness during the investigation.

VaanHoozer mentioned that he will only seek support at the moment in order to allow time for the facts of the case to be clarified.

And stated they will act appropriately, but it is currently uncertain if criminal charges or outrage are necessary. However, they are aware that help is necessary.

Summer Safety Warning

Families are encouraged to take necessary safety measures, such as closely supervising children around vehicles, using safety equipment, and never leaving children alone in cars, even briefly.

The society is being urged to stay attentive and back initiatives to avoid the occurrence of similar disasters in the future.

During hot summer weather, Kids and Car Safety is advising parents to stay extra cautious. They recommend several safety measures to prevent further tragedies:

Ensure children are always directly supervised by a responsible adult, particularly during gatherings where distractions are common.
Actively supervise children near parked vehicles to prevent accidents.
Use strollers or shopping carts to transport toddlers in parking lots.
Be aware of vehicle blind zones where small children might not be visible to drivers.
Never leave a child alone in a car.
Keep vehicles locked and keys out of children's reach.
Teach children it is never safe to enter a vehicle without an adult.
If a child goes missing, check all vehicles in the area immediately, including the floorboard and trunk.