Hot Car Death

Florida has four of the 10 hot car deaths nationwide this year. Experts say while there is science behind why anyone can forget about their child in the backseat, there are simple ways to prevent such a tragedy.

Florida is ranked No. 2 in the nation, second only to Texas, in the number of hot car deaths, according to the non-profit Kids and Car Safety, which tracks motor vehicle-related deaths in children.

The declaration aims to bring awareness to the dangers of leaving kids unattended in vehicles.

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So far this year, 15 children have died in the U.S. after they were accidentally left behind in hot cars. Florida has had four of those deaths, more than…