Vehicles

The heat is on! With hot and humid weather in the forecast this week across the region, AAA Western and Central New York is reminding motorists to be aware of the dangers of hot cars. On average, 38 children (under age 15) die in hot cars every year according to the National Safety Council, which reported 33 such deaths in 2022 and 14 so far in 2023. While an overwhelming majority of these deaths are accidental, such tragedies are often preventable.