Nebraska Infant Dies in Hot Car; Father Charged

A 5-month-old boy died in Hastings, Nebraska, after being left in a vehicle outside a business during a heat advisory, with temperatures in the upper 90s. First responders attempted to revive the unresponsive infant, but he was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Police determined the cause of death was extreme heat exposure and arrested the child's father, Jeremy Hansen, 36, charging him with negligent child abuse resulting in death. The incident marks the 17th child hot car death in the U.S. this year, with national averages nearing 40 such fatalities annually. The tragedy has prompted both support for the family through donations and meal assistance, and public debate over the decision to prosecute. Authorities and safety advocates continue to urge preventative measures to avoid similar incidents.