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Father charged after 1-year-old son dies in hot car at strawberry farm, police say
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Owen Kingsley, Akim Powell , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The child's father had called for emergency assistance after discovering his son in distress. A tragic incident occurred when a young child was found unresponsive in a vehicle.
A tragic incident occurred when a young child was found unresponsive in a vehicle. The child's father had called for emergency assistance after discovering his son in distress. Authorities were notified and responded to the scene, where they took over attempts to revive the child.
The child was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The father is facing charges related to the incident. His lawyers have stated that they are working with investigators.
Further details about the circumstances surrounding the child's death are being investigated by authorities, including the amount of time the child was left alone.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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