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WATCH Video shows New Jersey mom collapsing after toddler dies in hot car

By Aurko Maitra Modified 02 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share This is reportedly the 22nd case of infant heat death this year (Image Via WABC-TV) On August 30, a WABC News helicopter captured footage of a New Jersey mom's reaction upon learning that her 2-year-old daughter had died from heat stroke after being left in the car in Franklin Township. In the video, the New Jersey mom can be seen collapsing in a cordoned-off area after she receives the news from officers. As she lies on the ground, shocked, the officers attempt to talk to her. Trigger warning: Viewer discretion is advised. As per the New York Post, New Jersey authorities discovered the deceased toddler in the back of the car at 2.20 pm. An autopsy revealed that the child may have been left alone in the car for up to 7 hours. Authorities have not yet ascertained the reason as to why this was the case.

The New Jersey tragedy leaves community shocked

According to NBC New York, the parents only realized their toddler had been left in the car after New Jersey officers informed them. Center for Auto Safety@Ctr4AutoSafetySince last Tuesday, 4 children have died inside hot cars nationwide, totaling 18 for 2022. The majority of such deaths were accidents, which is why @KidsAndCars and @Ctr4AutoSafety support @NHTSAgov adopting a standard for effective occupant detection technology. #detecttoprotect43Since last Tuesday, 4 children have died inside hot cars nationwide, totaling 18 for 2022. The majority of such deaths were accidents, which is why @KidsAndCars and @Ctr4AutoSafety support @NHTSAgov adopting a standard for effective occupant detection technology. #detecttoprotect https://t.co/fbpHYtTDxr In an official statement, Prosecutors said that the case is being investigated due to potentail negligence on the parents' part. The statement read: "Further investigation is on-going to determine the exact length of time the child was in the vehicle, and the circumstances surrounding the events leading to this incident." In an interview with NBC, a neighbor, who remained anonymous, described seeing the mother collapse. The neighbor said that the community believed the couple were good parents. They said: "They [the girl's parents] were just screaming in pain and anguish. She collapsed to the ground and he went to console her. They're great parents. I've seen them be very loving and doting on their daughters." Another neighor, Treana Huntley, told WABC: "They were just screaming in pain and anguish. I heard the dad screaming uncontrollably and then I heard the mom start wailing, really sobbing." She continued: "It was gut-wrenching … Just hearing that pain from another mother,” she said. “I wouldn’t wish that on anybody.” As per NBC New York, Sue Auriemma, a spokesperson for Kids and Car Safety, said that the New Jersey tragedy is the 22nd hot-car death seen this year. Frederick County Health Department@FCHealthDeptSince last Tuesday, at least 4 children have died inside hot cars nationwide. Please ACT Fast! Avoid heatstroke by Creating reminders and Taking action when needed! #safekidsfc

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#hotcars #hotcars11Heartbreaking: 4 children die in hot cars within a week...myemail.constantcontact.com/4-Children-Die… #hotcars #hotcars https://t.co/8KcsvyJWcPSince last Tuesday, at least 4 children have died inside hot cars nationwide. Please ACT Fast! Avoid heatstroke by Creating reminders and Taking action when needed! #safekidsfcLearn more: myemail.constantcontact.com/4-Children-Die… twitter.com/KidsAndCars/st… Auriemma said: “This is the kind of tragedy that doesn’t discriminate. It has to do with a failure of the brain’s memory, in many cases." She continued:“Unfortunately the worst mistake a parent can make is thinking this can’t happen to them.” As per ABC, the case is being investigated by the Somerset County Prosecutors Office. It has not yet confirmed whether criminal charges will be filed against the parents. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Sayati Das × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी