6-month-old boy dies in hot car after parent forgot to drop him off at day care: Sheriff.
A 6-month-old boy died after being left for hours in a hot car in Louisiana, authorities said.
The baby was found dead in the backseat by his parent at about 5:46 p.m. Tuesday, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office.
When the parent went to pick up the baby from day care after work, they realized they forgot to drop him off at day care that morning, the sheriff's office said.
The coroner will conduct an autopsy to determine how long the baby was in the car, according to the sheriff's office.
A 6-month-old boy died on July 30, 2024 after being left for hours in a hot car in Louisiana, authorities said.
At least 16 children have died in hot cars across the U.S. so far this year, according to national nonprofit KidsAndCars.org. »
