Baby Girl Dies After Being Left in Hot Car Just Two Months After She Was Adopted By a San Diego Couple (Page 3 ) | July 30, 2024

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Community Reaction

Adorable photos showed them cradling the infant and introducing her to their two-year-old son, who was also adopted — Image Credit: Facebook

Neighbors described the De Los Santos family as kind and attentive parents often seen playing outside with their children. One neighbor said, “They seem like a nice family who wanted to give a couple of kids a good life. It’s just a shame it didn’t turn out that way.” It seems many suggested that the hot car death wasn’t intentional.

Medical Examination and Broader Context

Prevent hot car death - - The SUV that Diana was left inside for several hours out the front of the home in Santee, San Diego, on June 13 — Image Credit: NBC7

The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of Diana’s death. Annually, around 37 children die from being left in hot cars across the U.S. Since 1998, California has witnessed at least 56 such fatalities, according to statistics from San Jose State University’s No Heat Stroke project.

Preventive Measures and Legal Implications & Expert Insights

Diana lies in her crib surrounded by soft toys and a mobile while her big brother looks on — Image Credit: Facebook

Parents are urged never to leave their children alone in vehicles, even for short periods. Temperatures can rise dangerously fast, posing severe risks to children who cannot regulate their body temperatures as efficiently as adults. Which can effectively cause hot car death. California law imposes a $100 fine for leaving a child under six in a car under hazardous conditions. With potential charges ranging from neglect to manslaughter depending on the outcome.