Girl Dies After Being Left in Hot Daycare Van in Tennessee
A 6-year-year-old girl named Winter Jones, who was nonverbal and autistic, died after being left in a hot daycare van at Kid University in Cordova, Tennessee. The temperature outside was 97 degrees Fahrenheit when she was discovered unresponsive. This incident…
Portland, OR, August 14, 2026 —
A tragic incident has occurred in Cordova, Tennessee, where a 6-year-old girl named Winter Jones died after being left in a hot daycare van. Winter, who was nonverbal and autistic, was a student at Kid University. The discovery was made when the child was found unresponsive inside the van. Authorities reported that the outside temperature at the time was 97 degrees Fahrenheit.
This heartbreaking event is part of a larger, alarming trend. The death of Winter Jones marks the 19th child nationwide to die in a hot vehicle this year. In Tennessee alone, this is the third child to have died in such circumstances in 2023.
Details regarding the specific circumstances leading to Winter being left in the van, the protocols in place at Kid University for child transportation and supervision, and any potential investigations or actions taken by authorities were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Lydian Coombs (Kennin), Joyce Peterson, Debra Worley on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
