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Two investigations into hot car deaths in Tenn. in one week prompt warning for parents during dangerous heat
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Megan Scarano , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the incidents and the organization's warning are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
In Tennessee, two investigations are underway following the deaths of two children in hot vehicles. The incidents occurred within one week, prompting a warning from the Kids and Car Safety organization for parents and caregivers to be cautious. A three-year-old boy in Cheatham County and a six-year-old girl in Cordova, near Memphis, were the victims.
According to Chloe Burke with Kids and Car Safety, most hot car deaths involve children being left inside a vehicle, often during daycare drop-off. Further details on the incidents and the organization's warning are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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