HORRIFIC HOT CAR DEATH TOLL RISING

Number of neglected kids left to perish continues to climb

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YOUNG mom Maya Hernandez is facing a murder charge in California for allegedly allowing her 1-year-old son to roast to death inside a sweltering vehicle, while she plumped her pout with lip fillers in a medical spa and experts reveal the tragedy is the 15th hot car death this year of a helpless tot! Evidence shows that children left to perish in vehicles amid scorching temperatures is an all-too-common occurrence.

According to NoHeatStroke.org, 1,025 kids aged 5 days to 14 years have died from pediatric vehicular heatstroke since 1998. A total of 505 children lost their lives during that period because a caregiver forgot their charge in a vehicle -but in a disturbing 202 instances, youngsters were knowingly left behind. Yet, in another 237 heartbreaking occurrences, curious kids gained access to cars on their own and trapped themselves inside.