As summer temperatures rise, so do the risks inside parked vehicles. Safe Kids of the Piedmont is issuing an urgent reminder to parents and caregivers: never leave a child alone in a car, even for a moment. In this report, 7 News’ Scarlett Lisjak speaks with safety expert Penny Shaw, who explains how quickly the heat inside a vehicle can turn deadly.
According to Safe Kids Worldwide, a child dies from heatstroke in a car every 9 days in the U.S. — and over half of those deaths occur when the child is unintentionally forgotten. Learn how to prevent this tragedy with practical tips and reminders every parent should know.
