Father Released After Allegedly Leaving Baby in Hot Car

Avraham Chaitovsky, a 28-year-old father from New Jersey, was released from jail after allegedly leaving his 2-month-old daughter in a hot car outside a synagogue where she tragically died. Chaitovsky faces child endangerment charges, with the investigation ongoing for potential additional charges. The incident occurred amidst a heatwave in the U.S., with high temperatures in Lakewood reaching 97 degrees Fahrenheit. This heartbreaking event adds to the concerning trend of children dying in hot cars, making it the 11th reported case in the U.S. in 2024, according to Kids and Car Safety.