Report: Hot car deaths are a threat all year
A new study by Consumer Reports states that hot cars can be a threat for children year round, not just during the summer months.
Testing showed that the temperature inside a car reaching more than 105° F in just an hour, even with a temperature outside of 61°F.
"Temperatures that might seem comfortable for adults can quickly become dangerous for children," said Orly Avitzur, M.D., medical director for Consumer Reports in a statement. "And elderly passengers who can't care for themselves, or those with cognitive problems, can also be at risk if they're left in a car on even a mild day."
An Epidemic
Excluding crashes, heat stroke is the leading cause of death in vehicles for children 14 years old and younger. According to the NHTSA, 39 children have died this year after being left inside a hot car.
Rear View Safety has developed the Brilliant Backseat Reminder System so you won’t forget anyone in the backseat. The Brilliant Backseat is equipped with two different alarms to alert you, or those nearby, that you have forgotten something, or someone in the backseat.
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