Toddler Found Deceased in Locked Vehicle at Gwinnett Hospital
A 1-year-old boy was discovered deceased inside a hot, locked car at Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Lawrenceville. The child's mother, Deja Coleman, a hospital employee, has been charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to children after reportedly forgetting the baby…
Atlanta, GA, July 30, 2026 —
A tragic incident has led to the death of a 1-year-old boy discovered inside a locked vehicle at Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Lawrenceville. The child was found deceased in the car under hot conditions.
The boy’s mother, identified as Deja Coleman, is an employee at the hospital. She has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to children in connection with the incident.
Authorities report that Coleman allegedly forgot the child in the vehicle. This is said to have occurred after she had dropped off her other children at daycare. The circumstances surrounding how the child was left in the car and the subsequent discovery are under investigation.
Further details regarding the timeline of events, the exact condition of the vehicle, and the results of any official inspections or investigations were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Atlanta First News staff, Adam Murphy on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
