As temperatures warm up, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office is warning that children left in hot cars can suffer heatstroke in minutes. In just 10 minutes, the interior of a vehicle can heat up by 20 degrees and become deadly. Last year, 29 children died in hot cars across the United States. Hot car deaths are preventable. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, even with the air conditioning on. Always check the back seat before you exit. If you see a child abandoned in a vehicle, call 911. Be sure to always lock your vehicles so that a curious child does not get trapped inside. You should also never leave frail elderly people alone in a car or pets. To learn more, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at nhtsa.gov/heatstroke.
THSO Warns Children Left in Hot Cars Can Suffer Heatstroke in Minutes!
May 2, 2024 | 9:50 AM