4-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Left in Hot Car in Buckeye

By on September 9, 2024 0 55Views

In a tragic turn of events, a 4-year-old girl has passed away after being found unresponsive in a hot car in Buckeye, Arizona. The Buckeye Police Department received an urgent call just before 5 p.m. on Sunday, reporting the distressing discovery at a home near 212th Lane and Granada.

When officers arrived on the scene, they immediately began performing chest compressions and attempted to revive the child using an AED. Despite their efforts, paramedics rushed her to a nearby hospital, but sadly, she was pronounced dead upon arrival.

According to initial reports, the family had returned home from a visit to the park shortly after 2 p.m. The horrific realization came hours later when family members noticed the girl was missing and found her unresponsive inside the vehicle. It is believed she had been in the car for approximately two hours. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures at the nearby Buckeye Municipal Airport, peaked at about 101 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday.

This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of leaving children in vehicles, especially in the sweltering Arizona heat. Buckeye police are now working diligently to piece together the circumstances that led to this tragedy. The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be shared as it becomes available.

The Buckeye Police Department will provide updates on their social media channels as the investigation progresses. Our hearts go out to this child and the Buckeye community during this incredibly difficult time.