Father Charged After Infant Dies in Hot Car at East Windsor 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. The father called 911 reporting he had left his son in…
Atlanta, GA, August 19, 2026 —
EAST WINDSOR, CT – A father has been charged in connection with the death of his 1-year-old son, who was found unresponsive in a vehicle at a strawberry farm in East Windsor, Connecticut. The incident, which resulted in the infant’s death, has led to charges of risk of injury to a minor against the father.
According to reports, the father contacted emergency services by calling 911. He informed dispatchers that he had left his young son unattended in the car. Upon returning to the vehicle, the father discovered the child unresponsive.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene. The infant was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The specific circumstances surrounding how the child was left in the vehicle and for how long were not immediately detailed.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. The charges filed against the father indicate a preliminary assessment by law enforcement regarding the circumstances of the child’s death. Further details regarding the timeline of events and the father’s activities at the strawberry farm are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
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