A child is now dead after they were reportedly trapped inside a hot car on Friday afternoon in southwest Houston, police say.
Officials from the Houston Police Department said they received a call around 1:30 p.m about the child who was left in the vehicle in the 5100 block of Ingomar Way.
According to HPD Lt. Larry Crowson, the child was transported to a hospital in the Pearland area where they were later pronounced dead.
It is unclear how old the child was.
As of Friday night, there were no charges in this case.
Officials say it will not be turned over to the District Attorney’s office.
Last year alone, 23 children reportedly died after being left inside hot cars.
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Officials from the Houston Police Department said they received a call around 1:30 p.m about the child who was left in the vehicle in the 5100 block of Ingomar Way.
According to HPD Lt. Larry Crowson, the child was transported to a hospital in the Pearland area where they were later pronounced dead.
It is unclear how old the child was.
As of Friday night, there were no charges in this case.
Officials say it will not be turned over to the District Attorney’s office.
Last year alone, 23 children reportedly died after being left inside hot cars.
SEE ALSO: Child hot car deaths: Tips to not forget your little one’s in the car this summer
How drivers can prevent hot car deaths
When should you take action to rescue a child or pet trapped inside a hot car?
Continue reading...
