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NASHVILLE â With forecasts predicting temperatures in the 90s for portions of the state, AAA is urging motorists to keep their children, pets and vehicles safe during what is expected to be some of the hottest weather so far this summer.
âIn just 10 minutes, a car can heat up by 20 degrees and become deadly,â said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA â The Auto Club Group.âWe are urging parents and caregivers to not underestimate the risks that excessive heat can pose and to understand that hot car deaths are preventable.â
In 2018 and 2019 the nation saw a record number of hot car deaths 53 child fatalities each year. According to NoHeatstroke.org, these are the highest yearly totals in at least 20 years. Despite warnings from safety organizations each year, children continue to die from this preventable tragedy.