A 2-year-old child has died after being left unattended in a hot car while in the care of a babysitter, authorities in Florida confirmed. The incident occurred around 1:35 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Hallandale Beach, about 20 miles north of Miami. The heat index in the area reached 101 degrees, with temperatures in the 90s. The child was taken to a hospital but later declared dead. Police are investigating the circumstances, including how long the child was in the vehicle. The Hallandale Beach Police Department issued a statement expressing condolences and urging parents and caregivers to always check the back seat before leaving their vehicles. This marks at least the 10th child to die in a hot car in the U.S. this year, according to KidsAndCars.org, which reported 37 such deaths in 2025.
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2-Year-Old Dies After Being Left in Hot Car by Babysitter
By The Unbiased Times AI
July 6, 2026 • 9:36 PM
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