Idaho Mother Arrested for Leaving Toddler Alone in 130-Degree Vehicle

A 35-year-old Meridian woman, Alilie Qui, was arrested for felony injury to a child after leaving her 2-year-old alone in a locked vehicle with internal temperatures exceeding 130 degrees. The child was found crying and visibly sweating by a bystander outside an Idaho Pizza Company, and was rescued by a restaurant employee before being treated by first responders and taken to a local hospital in stable condition. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. Sunday and serves as a stark warning about the dangers of leaving children or pets unattended in vehicles, even for short periods. Police emphasized the rapid and dangerous rise in car temperatures during warm weather and urged the public to take precautions and report such situations immediately. Qui was booked into Ada County Jail and held without bail, though details about legal representation remain unclear. Authorities continue to highlight the risks posed by hot cars and the importance of community vigilance.