A woman left her 10-month-old baby in a hot car while she was at work at a fast food restaurant. Hannah Faith Cormier called the police, admitting she accidentally left her daughter in the vehicle during her shift. The child was found in the car after about one-and-a-half hours.
The baby was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, but unfortunately, despite efforts to save her, she passed away. Cormier received a five-year prison sentence without probation, parole, or sentence suspension, as the victim was under 10 years old.
Cormier was arrested in August 2024 and charged with negligent homicide on October 2 of the same year. She pleaded no contest to the charges. Negligent homicide, under Louisiana law, involves causing a person’s death due to criminal negligence.
District Attorney Lauren Heinen expressed sorrow over the tragic incident, emphasizing the importance of protecting all children. He stated that no sentence could undo the loss felt by the community and highlighted the need to advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves.
According to the US National Safety Council, 31 children have died in the US after being left in hot cars. On average, 37 children under 15 succumb to heatstroke annually after being left in vehicles. In 2018 and 2019, a record number of 53 children perished under similar circumstances.
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