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Yahoo
27-05-2025
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1-year-old boy in New Mexico becomes 4th child to die in a hot car in 2025
A 1-year-old boy died after being left inside a hot truck in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Sunday, authorities have confirmed. Investigators say the child had been placed in the care of a relative around 10:30 a.m. and was later found unresponsive around 5 p.m. Police believe the child was left in the vehicle during that time. The relative, a young adult male, is not currently facing charges. "It was a surprise to everyone that this happened kind of early in the year, when it's not even quite so hot," Albuquerque Police Public Information Officer Gilbert Gallegos told KOB4. "That goes to show it doesn't have to be that hot for when you close the windows in a car, so an adult or a child can suffer consequences pretty quickly." The National Weather Service estimated that the temperature inside the truck may have exceeded 200 degrees Fahrenheit, according to KOB4. That estimate was based on the six hours the child was possibly inside the truck and how quickly heat can build in an enclosed vehicle. Temperatures in Albuquerque reached as high as 83 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday. The incident marks at least the fourth child to die in a hot car in the United States so far this year, according to Kids and Car Safety. On May 13, a California father was arrested after his 6-year-old son died in a hot car in Bakersfield. Two other hot car deaths were reported in March. All four incidents highlight the persistent and deadly danger of heat inside vehicles, even in spring when outside temperatures may not seem extreme. Since 1990, at least 1,127 children have died in hot cars nationwide, and more than 7,500 others have survived with injuries ranging from mild to severe, according to data from Kids and Car Safety. The vast majority of victims-nearly 9 in 10-are under the age of 3. In over half of all fatal cases, children were unknowingly left behind by a parent or caregiver. Experts stress that it can happen to anyone, regardless of routine, background or intentions. The inside of a car can heat up much faster than most people realize, even if the windows are cracked. In just 10 minutes, the temperature inside can soar to dangerous levels, with about 80% of that heat buildup happening in those first few minutes, according to Kids and Car Safety. Cracking the windows doesn't make a meaningful difference; it doesn't slow the heating process or lower the final temperature. In fact, children have died from heatstroke in cars when it was only 60 degrees outside. That's because a child's body overheats three to five times faster than an adult's, making them especially vulnerable. You can find more information on the danger of hot cars for children here.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Albuquerque Police release new information about death of 1-year-old
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department released new information Monday about the death of a 1-year-old who was left in a hot truck with the windows up on Sunday. According to police, the child's parents left the 1-year-old with a relative around mid-morning. APD says they received the report about the child around 5 p.m. It's unclear how long the child was in the truck. 'I believe the person who was in care for it, realized the child was in the truck, went to the truck,' said Gilbert Gallegos, spokesperson for APD. 'I'm not sure what exactly happened at that point, or if another relative came, but at that point, the child was transferred inside the home.' Road rage shooting suspect arrested by Albuquerque police When first responders arrived on the scene a little after 5:30 p.m., they attempted to give CPR but were unsuccessful. Police believe the death was an accident, and the District Attorney's Office has decided not to press charges at this time, as the investigation continues. 'He was non-responsive,' Gallegos said about the child. 'He didn't have a pulse at that point, but they tried for a long time to revive the child. Unfortunately, the child died at the scene.' APD's Crimes Against Children Unit started the investigation. Police say they're waiting for an autopsy to confirm the cause of death, which could lead to possible charges. Police believe the child was inside the truck for several hours. Police say the relative who was watching the child did leave the scene at some point, but we don't know when and for how long. The truck where the child was found also belonged to that relative. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
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Albuquerque police investigate fatal shooting at Walmart near Coors and I-40
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department said one person is dead following a shooting at Walmart near Coors Blvd. and I-40. According to APD, officers responded to the area around 6:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting and a fight that was happening. Man sentenced in 2024 murder of 79-year-old at New Mexico rest area APD Spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos said the shooting started as a road rage incident between individuals in a truck and a Charger. They pulled into the Walmart parking lot and began to argue. A third vehicle showed up, APD said guns were pulled, and then a fourth vehicle also showed up at the scene. That's when the fight broke out and shots were fired. A male driving the Charger drove into three other males and pinned them against a truck. One of the males who was pinned shot the driver of the Charger. The driver got out and ran, and then collapsed. He later died. The three males who were pinned were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
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Crime Stoppers seeks info on SUV involved in fatal hit-and-run in NE ABQ
Mar. 19—Authorities say a possible DoorDash employee hit a pedestrian then drove off in Northeast Albuquerque last month. Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers said it is offering up to a $2,500 reward for information on the incident. At about 11:30 p.m. Feb. 21, the driver was heading west on Lomas and Stanford by UNMH when they hit the pedestrian — who was crawling in the roadway — and drove off, Albuquerque Police Department spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos said in a Feb. 22 news release. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital where they died, he said. On Wednesday, Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers put up a Facebook post stating that a silver Toyota 4Runner was involved in the crash. "The driver appears to be female and may possibly be employed by DoorDash," the post states. If anyone has information, they are asked to call 505-843-STOP (7867) or go to Crime Stoppers said.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
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Crime Stoppers seeks info on SUV involved in fatal hit-and-run in NE ABQ
Mar. 19—Authorities say a possible DoorDash employee hit a pedestrian then drove off in Northeast Albuquerque last month. Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers said it is offering up to a $2,500 reward for information on the incident. At about 11:30 p.m. Feb. 21, the driver was heading west on Lomas and Stanford by UNMH when they hit the pedestrian — who was crawling in the roadway — and drove off, Albuquerque Police Department spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos said in a Feb. 22 news release. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital where they died, he said. On Wednesday, Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers put up a Facebook post stating that a silver Toyota 4Runner was involved in the crash. "The driver appears to be female and may possibly be employed by DoorDash," the post states. If anyone has information, they are asked to call 505-843-STOP (7867) or go to Crime Stoppers said.
