In a tragic incident, a 5-year-old child has died after being left unattended inside a vehicle on Wednesday in Omaha. The Omaha police have taken the child's foster mother, Juanita Pinon, into custody on charges of child abuse by neglect resulting in death.

Officers were called to the scene near the intersection of 93rd and Binney streets after 5 p.m. Eyewitnesses reported that Pinon and another individual rushed out of a nearby beauty salon to an SUV and discovered the child inside. CPR was immediately administered, and the child was rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, despite efforts to save the child, they did not survive.

According to Omaha police, the child had been locked inside the vehicle for multiple hours when they were found. The heat index at the time was around 88 degrees, and meteorologists from KETV stated that it would take just 10 minutes for the vehicle to reach 100 degrees at that temperature. It is believed that the child was left unattended inside the car for an extended period of time.

The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that the child was in foster care at the time of the incident. They assured their full cooperation with law enforcement in the ongoing investigation. Omaha police spent hours on the scene, questioning witnesses inside the beauty salon.

This tragic event highlights the dangers of leaving children unattended in hot vehicles. The National Safety Council reveals that on average, 37 children in the United States die from heat stroke each year after being left in vehicles. More than half of these cases involve children who have been forgotten.

The identity of the child has not been released at this time. As the investigation continues, the community mourns the loss of this young life. It serves as a reminder for everyone to exercise caution and always be mindful of the well-being of children, especially during the hot summer months.

Heat-related illnesses can have severe consequences, and recognizing the signs and taking appropriate measures to prevent such incidents is crucial. Authorities and organizations continue to educate the public about summer safety and the risks associated with leaving children unattended in vehicles.

This devastating incident brings attention to the importance of responsible caregiving and emphasizes the need for increased awareness to prevent such tragic circumstances from occurring in the future.