Tennessee infant dies in hot car, how the state compares in country
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A 7-month-old infant died after being left in a hot car outside a library in Monterey, Tennessee. The incident is the second hot car death in the US this year and highlights the risks of children being left in vehicles.
A 7-month-old infant died after being left in a hot car outside the Monterey Public Library in Tennessee on April 15. The infant was found unconscious in the car just before 4 p.m. and later died. This is the first hot car death in Tennessee this year and the second in the US. Since 1990, nearly 1,200 children have died in hot cars in the US. Tennessee ranks ninth in hot car deaths, with 39 fatalities between 1990 and 2025. Hot car deaths often occur when a caregiver unknowingly leaves a child in the vehicle due to changes in daily routine, lack of sleep, or distractions. To prevent such incidents, experts recommend using detection technology and adopting behavioral changes, such as checking the back seat every time you park and keeping vehicles locked.
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