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18-Month-Old Dies in Florida Hot Car, Third Fatality 2026

7/1/2026

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An 18-month-old boy died June 29, 2026 after being left in a vehicle at a site in Plantation, Florida, Florida’s third hot-car death that year.
Kids and Car Safety reported nine child deaths in hot cars in 2026, with interiors reaching 125°F in minutes at 60-70°F outside.
Experts advise placing a bag in the seat, checking the door, and having providers call parents if a child is missing.

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An 18-month-old boy died June 29, 2026 after being left in a vehicle at a site in Plantation, Florida, Florida’s third hot-car death that year.
Kids and Car Safety reported nine child deaths in hot cars in 2026, with interiors reaching 125°F in minutes at 60-70°F outside.
Experts advise placing a bag in the seat, checking the door, and having providers call parents if a child is missing.