Father Charged After Infant Dies in Hot Car at Connecticut Strawberry Farm
A father in East Windsor, Connecticut, has been charged with risk of injury to a minor after his 1-year-old son died in a hot car at a strawberry farm.
Kansas City, MO, August 19, 2026 —
A father in East Windsor, Connecticut, faces charges after his 1-year-old son died when left in a hot car at a local strawberry farm. The incident led to charges of risk of injury to a minor being filed against the father.
Details regarding the exact timeline of events, including when the child was left in the vehicle and when the discovery was made, were not immediately available. The name of the father and the specific strawberry farm where the tragedy occurred have not been publicly released.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death. The charge of risk of injury to a minor indicates that investigators believe the child was exposed to a dangerous environment due to the actions or inactions of the caregiver.
Further information, including the cause of death and any additional details from the ongoing investigation, is expected to be released as it becomes available.
Story summarized from the original created by Owen Kingsley, Akim Powell on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.