How Do These Tragedies Happen?

Understanding the Unthinkable

There are three common ways children end up in hot cars:

Forgotten

53% of children who have died in a hot were forgotten by their caregiver. Since 1998, over 500 children have died from vehicular heatstroke after being forgotten. Many of these cases occur at the caregiver’s workplace.

Gained Access

24% of children who have died in a hot car gained access to an unlocked vehicle. Since 1998, over 250 children have died of PVH after gaining access to a vehicle. Most cases occur at the family home or in the neighborhood.

Knowingly Left

22% of kids who have died in a hot car were knowingly left by a caregiver. Since 1998, over 228 kids have died after being knowingly left by their caregiver. Most cases occur at shopping centers, venues or the workplace.

Work to Prevent Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke Tragedies

Download and share these free resources to raise awareness and prevent tragedies:

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