Two Texas Children Die in Hot Cars Within Days

Incidents in Beeville and Corpus Christi highlight the dangers of extreme heat and the need for increased vigilance.

A 9-month-old baby died after being left in a car for 8 hours by their grandmother in Beeville, Texas.
A 22-month-old child died in Corpus Christi after being forgotten in a car by their mother for 5 hours.
Both cases are being investigated as criminal homicides, with charges expected.
Texas leads the nation in child hot car deaths, with 156 fatalities from 1990 to 2023.
Advocates call for better safety technology to prevent such tragedies.