Overview

• At least 10 children have died in hot cars across the U.S. this year, with three more deaths under investigation.
• Children's body temperatures rise faster than adults', making them especially vulnerable to heatstroke in vehicles.
• The latest incident involved a 2-year-old girl in Arizona, found unresponsive after being left in a car with the air conditioner running.
• Authorities emphasize that even a short duration in a hot car can be fatal, with temperatures inside rising rapidly.
• Advocates are urging automakers to implement technology solutions to prevent these preventable deaths.