Hot cars deadly for children

ALBANY —A tragedy in DeKalb County Monday is a reminder that hot weather and parked cars can be a deadly mix, especially for young children.

According to media reports, a 2-year-old twin girl died Monday after she apparently got into a parked car that had a door open, closed it and was unable to get out. Her mother had asked a family member to watch her while she took the heat stroke victim’s twin sister inside the house to change her diaper.

There are habits that can be developed to lessen the likelihood of leaving a child in a vehicle, according to Kidsandcars.org.