Cameron Thomas Boone was three years old when he died in a hot truck on August 14, 2008. The incident occurred in the parking lot of North Cypress Medical Center in Houston, Texas.KPRC Houston: 3-Year-Old Tried To Save Self From Heat (August 15, 2008)
Cameron Thomas Boone Quotes
"The child was aware. He was trying to get out, trying to survive."—Lt. John DenholmKPRC Houston: 3-Year-Old Tried To Save Self From Heat (August 15, 2008)
"He was able to free himself from his car seat and climb to the front. We also found a key in the ignition, like he was trying to start the car, maybe open a window."—Lt. John DenholmHouston Chronicle: Harris County 3-year-old Tried in Vain... (August 14, 2008)
"How could somebody do that? How could you forget your son inside a truck?"—Hospital employeeKPRC Houston: 3-Year-Old Tried To Save Self From Heat (August 15, 2008)
"Anytime you are doing something out of the ordinary you have to be extra vigilant. Put your purse, cell phone or wallet in the back with the baby."—Estella Olguin, Child Protective ServicesHouston Chronicle: Harris County 3-year-old Tried in Vain... (August 14, 2008)
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Mother accidentally left him in the truck while she worked her hospital shiftKPRC Houston: 3-Year-Old Tried To Save Self From Heat (August 15, 2008)
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The boy attempted to escape from the truck; he got out of his car seat and tried to put a key in the ignitionFort Mill Times: Child Dies in Hot Vehicle in Hospital Parking Lot (August 15, 2008)
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It was the second incident of a child dying in a car in Houston within one dayYouTube: Child Left in Car Fought for His Life (Time: 2:26)
