Look Before You Lock: State leaders urge people to check cars for children and pets before leaving vehicle
Officials said that between 2005 and 2014, 13 Tennessee children died from heat-related causes, with nine of them occurring in vehicles. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 11:28 PM EDT July 7, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. There is nothing like walking into a building on a hot summer day and feeling an air-conditioned breeze after driving down a hot highway. There is also nothing quite like wondering if you left something in your car.
Tennessee leaders are urging drivers to double-check their cars before leaving them on hot days to make sure they get their children and pets out. Accidentally leaving them inside a hot car can result in tragedy.