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CBS News
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
5-year-old Ohio boy dies after being left in hot car, police say
Family urges better technology to help remind drivers of children in back seat of cars A 5-year-old boy in Mansfield, Ohio, died after being left in a hot vehicle on Thursday, police said. According to CBS affiliate WBNS, Mansfield Police Chief Jason Bammann said the boy was found unresponsive in the vehicle after being left inside during the extreme heat for "an extended length of time." Police were reportedly called to Marion Avenue around 3:15 p.m. for a report of an unresponsive child in a vehicle on Thursday. WBNS reported that first responders arrived at the scene and found the boy in his mother's arms. The child was taken to a local hospital, where he died. Temperatures in Mansfield reached a high of 91 degrees on Thursday. "Our hearts are heavy for the family of this young child. Any case involving a child carries a deep emotional impact, and this incident is no exception," said Chief Bammann, according to the TV station. Police are investigating and awaiting the results of the boy's autopsy before the case is presented to the Richland County Prosecutor's Office, WBNS reported. No official charges have been filed as of Friday evening. Preventing hot car deaths This is the first hot car death in Ohio in 2025, according to Kids and Car Safety. Advocates have been calling for better safety technology to help prevent hot car deaths. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 39 children died of heatstroke in vehicles in 2024, an increase of 35 percent from 2023. Officials said a child's body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult's. Experts remind people to check their vehicles before locking the doors and walking away. "Over 50% of pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths are a result of a parent or caregiver forgetting a child in a car," the NHTSA said. If you ever see a child alone in a vehicle, call 911.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Police chief: Child dies after being left in hot car in Ohio
A child died Thursday afternoon after being left in a hot car, Mansfield police Chief Jason Bammann confirmed to the News Journal. Police and EMS officials were called to 55 Wood St. around 3:15 p.m. "We took a call of a small child; I was told 5-ish. EMS arrived and took him to the hospital, I believe OhioHealth," Bammann said. "Detectives are actively working on the case. What a horrible tragedy this is. I'm at a loss for words." He offered advice for avoiding such an outcome. "As a parent, please be aware of these hot days, how quick this can happen," Bammann said. Temperatures reached the upper 80s in Mansfield on Thursday afternoon. Cars can heat up quickly on hot days. On an 80-degree day, a car can reach 109 degrees in just 20 minutes and 123 degrees in an hour, according to CBS News. Bammann said he sympathizes with all involved. "I feel bad for the officers, the EMTs," the chief said. "I just got the phone call, and it breaks my heart." The following are tips on what to do on such hot days: Develop a routine: Make it a habit to check the back seat every time you exit the car, especially during warmer months. Visual cues: Use a personal item like a purse, briefcase or phone to remind you to check the back. Visual cues: Place a stuffed animal or other toy in the car seat when it's empty and move it to the front seat when your child is in the back. Alerts and reminders: Set a phone alarm or reminder to help you remember to check the backseat. Childcare communication: Establish a system with your childcare provider to call you if your child doesn't arrive as scheduled. Never leave unattended: Avoid leaving children or pets in the car, even for a few minutes, as the temperature inside can rise rapidly. Vehicle safety: Ensure that children cannot access car keys or remote entry devices. Educate children: Teach them that cars are not a place to play. Lock your car:Always lock it when it's not in use, even when parked at home. Be aware of heatstroke: Look for the signs of heatstroke in children and pets, such as excessive drooling, panting, weakness or vomiting. If you see a child or pet alone in a hot car, call 911 immediately. Consider a car seat alarm: Some newer cars come equipped with backseat reminder systems that can help prevent these tragedies. mcaudill@ 419-521-7219 X: @MarkCau32059251 This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Child in Mansfield dies after being left in hot car Thursday
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mansfield police implement ‘Blue Envelope Program' to help drivers with autism
MANSFIELD, Ohio (WJW) – It may look like a simple blue envelope, but its goal is to keep people safe and possibly save lives. 'I've got a couple of staff members who have children with autism and I have a couple of friends with autism and of course we know autism is on the rise,' said Mansfield Police Chief Jason Bammann. Bammann said his department is the latest in Ohio to implement the 'Blue Envelope Program.' With the increase in drivers with autism nationally, the chief felt that they needed a way to alert officers when they come into contact with a driver. FirstEnergy customers would pay more under proposed rate increase The chief said it would be easy to misinterpret certain displays of behavior during interaction. 'Every officer at every traffic stop approaches possible danger and if you know anything about people with autism, some of their behavioral traits could mimic to an officer what we call danger cues. Don't want to make eye contact, appearing to hide something,' Bammann said. 'My son was three when diagnosed and that was 27-years ago, so they've come a long way,' said Marianne Hammel, the president of the Northeast Ohio Autism Association. The nonprofit provides grants for local programs that support people with autism. She hopes the Blue Envelope Program will ultimately spread throughout the state and the country. 'I would like other places to know about the blue envelope because what if they're driving in a different county or, you know, it's very important because none of us handle stressful situations, especially when pulled over,' Hammel said. Preventing drownings on Lake Erie in 2025 Upon interaction with the police officer, the driver with autism should keep both hands on the steering wheel and let the officer know they have a blue envelope. It should contain a copy of the operator's drivers license, proof of insurance and registration. 'We know traffic stops just in general create a lot of anxiety for both the officer and the driver and this is just the blue envelope calms things down,' Bammann said. Envelopes can be picked up at any law enforcement agency in Richland County and participating driver's education locations. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
