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Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Indian Express
9-year-old dies after being left in scorching car while mom works 8-hour shift in Texas
A 9-year-old girl died in Texas on Tuesday after her mother allegedly left her alone in a hot car for an eight-hour work shift amid sweltering summer temperatures, police said. The incident took place in Galena Park, a suburb of Houston, where the 36-year-old mother, an employee at a local manufacturing plant — left her daughter in the backseat of a Toyota Camry with a bottle of water and the windows partially rolled down. According to police, she then 'proceeded to go to work for the day,' despite outdoor temperatures climbing to 36°C (97°F). 'I don't know if anyone checked on the child throughout the day,' Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said during a press briefing, according to ABC News. 'There's never an excuse to leave a child unattended.' Authorities said the mother returned to the car around 2 pm, after her shift ended, and discovered the girl unresponsive. She contacted law enforcement, and the child was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. While the mother was detained for questioning on Tuesday, she was released the following day pending the results of an autopsy. Officials said the investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed yet. The motive behind the mother's decision remains unclear. 'A 9-year-old beautiful little girl has lost her life by no fault of her own,' Sheriff Gonzalez said. He added that the death was particularly tragic because it 'could have been prevented.' The sheriff acknowledged the pressures parents face but said those struggles don't justify putting a child at risk. 'Maybe she has to make ends meet and keep food on the table and work. But the risk of death or harm, there's just no reconciling that in my mind,' he said. 'You got to make other arrangements. It's not worth it.' Gonzalez said most hot car deaths are accidental, making this case unusual. 'Nothing at this point shows that the mother thought this would be the outcome,' he added. According to The New York Post, it is illegal to leave a child unattended in a car in Texas, one of 21 US states with such laws. Tuesday's death marks the third hot car fatality in Texas in just four days and at least the 13th nationwide in 2025, per ABC News. The mother's employer, United States Gypsum, issued a brief statement acknowledging the incident. 'A medical emergency occurred involving the child of an employee,' a company spokesperson said. 'Our thoughts are with the family of the child and all those impacted.'
New York Post
03-07-2025
- New York Post
Girl, 9, dies after mom leaves her in car in near 100-degree temps to work an 8-hour shift: cops
A 9-year-old girl died when her mom left her in her car to work an eight-hour shift in Texas as temperatures soared to nearly 100 degrees. The 36-year-old mom alerted police to the horrifying death after returning to the Toyota Camry where she had left the girl in the backseat as she worked a shift from in suburban Houston on Tuesday, ABC 13 reported. She left the girl with water and the windows cracked — but not parked in the shade, despite temperatures soaring to 97 degrees in Galena Park on Tuesday. Advertisement 'I don't know if anyone checked on the child throughout the day,' Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez told a press conference of the mom's shift from 6 a.m. until she found the girl around 2 p.m.. 3 A 9-year-old girl has died after being left in a car in 97-degree sun while her mom went to work. KTRK 'A 9-year-old beautiful little girl has lost her life by no fault of her own.' Advertisement The mother was detained on Tuesday but released the next day as investigators await autopsy results, the sheriff's office told ABC 13, saying that it is continuing to investigate before any charges are filed. 3 Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced the tragic news. KTRK It was not clear why the mom — who has not been identified — left her daughter in the car while she worked her shift at United States Gypsum on Tuesday, the sheriff said, stressing that there could be no justification. 'It's never acceptable to leave a child in the car,' he said, adding of the mom: 'You can be sympathetic to her situation.' Advertisement It is illegal to leave a child in a car unattended in Texas, one of 21 states that have similar laws in place. 'The point is that the risk of death or harm — there's just no reconciling that in my mind at a personal level. You've got to make other arrangements, whether it be with your employer,' the sheriff said. 'It's just not worth it to put a child at risk like this for any particular reason. If you have hardships, by all means, work with neighbors, family, and social service agencies.' 3 The child was left outside in the sweltering heat for 8 hours with the windows partially done and some water. KTRK Advertisement On average, around 37 children die each year in the US due to heatstroke from being left in hot cars, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. United States Gypsum confirmed that 'a medical emergency occurred … involving the child of an employee.' Our thoughts are with the family of the child and all those impacted,' USG Corp. spokesperson Kathleen Prause said.
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Girl, 9, bakes to death in car after mom left her with snacks and water while she worked
Published: | Updated: A nine-year-old Texas girl tragically died after being left inside a sweltering car while her mother was at work. The 36-year-old mom left her young daughter in the backseat of her Toyota Camry while she clocked in for her 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift at United States Gypsum in Galena Park on Tuesday. The mother, whose position at the construction manufacturing company is unknown, reportedly left her adolescent daughter with 'some water, the windows partially down, and proceeded to go to work for the day,' according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. It was unclear whether the mother had returned at all before the end of her shift. Gonzalez said: 'I don't know if anyone checked on the child throughout the day.' Harris County authorities were contacted by the worry-stricken mother at 2:06 p.m. First responders arrived at the scene around 3:15 p.m. and attempted CPR and other life-saving measures, ABC13 reported. The child was then transported to Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital - 10 miles from the warehouse - where she was pronounced dead. The Harris County Sheriff said: 'A nine-year-old beautiful little girl has lost her life by no fault of her own.' He confirmed that the mother was detained, with charges likely pending. The white, four-door sedan had been parked in an unshaded area of the gated warehouse parking lot, where outside temperatures reached a brutal 97 degrees by the afternoon. Gonzalez said: 'The temperature is extremely high, as we know - I think it's at least 97 degrees. Any amount of time can be very dangerous and even fatal for a small child. A child's temperature increases at a much higher rate than an adult's.' He added: 'You can be sympathetic to her situation,' noting that it's still unclear whether lack of childcare or family issues played a role in the decision. 'It's never acceptable to leave a child in the car.' Gonzalez said the sheriff's office is continuing its investigation before any formal charges are filed. He said: 'The point is that the risk of death or harm - there's just no reconciling that in my mind at a personal level,' he said. 'You've got to make other arrangements, whether it be with your employer. It's just not worth it to put a child at risk like this for any particular reason. If you have hardships, by all means, work with neighbors, family, and social service agencies.' USG Corp. spokesperson Kathleen Prause confirmed the incident in a statement issued Tuesday night. 'I can confirm a medical emergency occurred today at a USG plant in Galena Park, TX, involving the child of an employee. Our thoughts are with the family of the child and all those impacted. 'Our top priority is always the safety and well-being of USG team members and our community. We are monitoring the situation closely and are cooperating fully with local authorities as they respond and conduct their investigation. We will provide updates as appropriate.'
Arab Times
03-07-2025
- Arab Times
9-year-old girl dies in hot car left by working mother
TEXAS, July 3: A 9-year-old girl tragically died on Tuesday after being left inside a sweltering vehicle for hours while her mother worked a full shift at a construction manufacturing facility in Galena Park. The child was found unresponsive in the backseat of a white Toyota Camry, parked in an unshaded area of the United States Gypsum (USG) plant's gated parking lot. According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the 36-year-old mother left her daughter in the car around 6 a.m. with some water and the windows partially down before reporting for her shift, which lasted until 2 p.m. Temperatures outside reached a searing 97 degrees by midday, and authorities say the conditions inside the vehicle would have become dangerously hot within minutes. Sheriff Gonzalez noted that it is unclear whether the mother checked on the child during the day. Authorities were contacted by the mother at 2:06 p.m. Paramedics arrived at the scene shortly after 3 p.m. and attempted life-saving measures, including CPR. The girl was rushed to Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, roughly 10 miles away, where she was pronounced dead. 'A nine-year-old beautiful little girl has lost her life by no fault of her own,' Sheriff Gonzalez stated. 'You can be sympathetic to her mother's situation, but it's never acceptable to leave a child in a car.' The sheriff confirmed that the mother was detained, and charges are likely pending as the investigation continues. Gonzalez emphasized the dangers of hot vehicles, especially for children whose body temperatures rise faster than adults. 'Any amount of time can be fatal,' he said. While the motive behind the decision remains under investigation, Gonzalez said the sheriff's office is looking into whether childcare challenges or family hardships played a role. 'Whatever the reason, you've got to make other arrangements,' he said. 'If you have hardships, work with your employer, your neighbors, your family, or social services. It's just not worth risking a child's life.' USG spokesperson Kathleen Prause issued a statement Tuesday evening confirming the incident: 'A medical emergency occurred today at a USG plant in Galena Park, TX, involving the child of an employee. Our thoughts are with the family and all those impacted.' She added that the company is cooperating fully with local authorities and prioritizing the safety of its employees and the community. Medical experts continue to warn of the lethal risks posed by hot cars. Dr. Anthony Arredondo of Texas Children's Hospital told KHOU11 that once a child's core temperature rises above 102 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, it can cause severe damage to the brain and organs. 'The longer they are in there, the worse it is,' he said. According to the National Safety Council, an average of 38 children die annually in the U.S. from heatstroke after being left in vehicles. The investigation by the Harris County Sheriff's Office is ongoing.
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Girl aged NINE bakes to death in roasting car after mom left her with snacks and water while she worked
A nine-year-old Texas girl tragically died after being left inside a sweltering car while her mother was at work. A 36-year-old mom left her young daughter in the backseat of her Toyota Camry while she clocked in for her 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift at United States Gypsum in Galena Park on Tuesday. The mother, whose position at the construction manufacturing company is unknown, reportedly left her adolescent daughter with 'some water, the windows partially down, and proceeded to go to work for the day,' according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. It was unclear whether the mother had returned at all before the end of her shift. 'I don't know if anyone checked on the child throughout the day,' Gonzalez said. Harris County authorities were contacted by the worry-stricken mother at 2:06 p.m. First responders arrived at the scene around 3:15 p.m. and attempted CPR and other life-saving measures, ABC13 reported. The child was then transported to Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital - 10 miles from the warehouse - where she was pronounced dead. 'A nine-year-old beautiful little girl has lost her life by no fault of her own,' the Harris County Sheriff said. He confirmed that the mother was detained, with charges likely pending. The white, four-door sedan had been parked in an unshaded area of the gated warehouse parking lot, where outside temperatures reached a brutal 97 degrees by the afternoon. 'The temperature is extremely high, as we know - I think it's at least 97 degrees,' Gonzalez said. 'Any amount of time can be very dangerous and even fatal for a small child. A child's temperature increases at a much higher rate than an adult's.' 'You can be sympathetic to her situation,' he added, noting that it's still unclear whether lack of childcare or family issues played a role in the decision. 'It's never acceptable to leave a child in the car.' Gonzalez said the sheriff's office is continuing its investigation before any formal charges are filed. 'The point is that the risk of death or harm - there's just no reconciling that in my mind at a personal level,' he said. 'You've got to make other arrangements, whether it be with your employer. It's just not worth it to put a child at risk like this for any particular reason. If you have hardships, by all means, work with neighbors, family, and social service agencies.' USG Corp. spokesperson Kathleen Prause confirmed the incident in a statement issued Tuesday night. 'I can confirm a medical emergency occurred today at a USG plant in Galena Park, TX, involving the child of an employee. Our thoughts are with the family of the child and all those impacted. 'Our top priority is always the safety and well-being of USG team members and our community. We are monitoring the situation closely and are cooperating fully with local authorities as they respond and conduct their investigation. We will provide updates as appropriate.' Doctors warn that children can become dangerously overheated in hot cars within minutes. 'Once you start getting to a body core temperature higher than 102, 104, or higher, that can cause significant damage to the brain, organs,' Dr. Anthony Arredondo of Texas Children's Hospital told KHOU11. 'So it's hard to say what time frame—the longer they are in there, the worse it is.' According to the National Safety Council, an average of 38 children die each year after being left in hot cars.
