A 4-year-old girl was found dead inside a scorching vehicle in Los Angeles — the third such child death in the U.S. this year.
A day that began like any other in Los Angeles, California ended in devastating tragedy on Tuesday afternoon — when first responders arrived at the corner of Bluebell Avenue and McCormick Street to find a 4-year-old girl unresponsive inside a locked, sweltering vehicle.
Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to the scene around 3:45 p.m. Despite their efforts, the child — identified by the L.A. County Medical Examiner’s Office as Adina Nevo — was pronounced dead at the scene.
“It is unknown how long she was inside the car.”
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in downtown Los Angeles reached 87°F (31°C) on Tuesday — a brutal end-of-spring heat that makes enclosed vehicles deadly within minutes.
Why children are more at risk
Young children and infants cannot regulate body heat the way adults can. A child’s body temperature can rise up to five times faster than an adult’s. On an 87°F day, the inside of a parked car can exceed 120°F within 30 minutes — even with a window cracked.
This marks the third child death in a hot car in the United States this year. No charges have been announced. The LAPD has not released additional details as the investigation is ongoing.
Safety Reminder — “Look Before You Lock”
- Always check the back seat before leaving your car.
- Place your phone or purse next to your child’s car seat as a reminder.
- If you see a child alone in a hot car, call 911 immediately.
