Authorities in Jennings, Louisiana are investigating after a 10-month-old baby died from being left in a hot car for about two hours.
Jennings Police Chief Danny Semmes said the child’s mother couldn’t get in touch with her babysitter Tuesday afternoon and headed to work with the baby in the car.
“It appears the baby was in the car for approximately one and a half to two hours and, um, the baby was unresponsive when the mother came out from work. Then she drove her directly to the hospital,” Semmes said.
“Detectives and officers responded to the hospital where we were advised that the baby was brought in with a temperature of 109 degrees.”
The child succumbed the following day. Investigators determined the temperature in the car was in excess of 120 degrees Tuesday afternoon.
“You know, your children should be your No. 1 concern. If you can get out of your car without forgetting your cell phone, you can get out of the car without forgetting your children,” Semmes said.
