Toddler Who Died in a Hot Car While Family Attended a Reunion Is Named

Update: The 2-year-old boy who passed away in a hot car on June 24 while his family attended a reunion has been named as Abraham Royal of Preston, ID. It is estimated that the boy was left alone in the vehicle his body was found in for at least six hours. Investigators are calling this "a tragic accident."

Original Story: A toddler was left to die in a hot van in Utah by family members who were attending a family reunion over the weekend. The unnamed 2-year-old was discovered unresponsive by their father upon returning from a religious event with several other adults. It is assumed that the toddler fell asleep in the van on the way to the day's events and was forgotten as the group left the vehicle.

The child's death is believed to be an accident.

This is the 16th hot car death of 2017 so far, according to Kids and Cars, and it's the 12th in Utah since 1996, according to KUTV News. Even if you think this type of accident could never happen to you, please read our tips for preventing this tragedy and hear an expert's opinion as to why these deaths keep happening.