Hot car deaths: Why does this keep happening and what can we do to prevent it?

By Alan Lytle

Published June 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT

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Summer is nearly here, bringing with it hot, sunny days. And nowhere do you feel those hot temps more than in the car. A hot car is more than just uncomfortable — it can be deadly to small children. Dr. Greg talks with Sherri Hannan, Kentucky Children's Hospital nurse and coordinator for Save Kids Fayette County about things you can do to make sure this doesn't happen to you or your loved ones.

Sherri Hannan recently wrote about hot car deaths in this UK Now article:

https://uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/look-you-lock-prevent-hot-car-deaths

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Alan Lytle

Alan Lytle has more than 25 years of experience as a Kentucky broadcaster. Over that span he has earned multiple awards for anchoring, writing and producing news & features for WUKY. He took home the Kentucky Broadcasters Association's Best Radio Anchor award in 2021.

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