A Texas woman, Tiona Lasaisha Islar, is ⁣facing⁤ charges after ⁣her ⁢two children were found deceased inside a vehicle on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Teh children have been identified as Sevani Stevenson, age 6, and Miyani Islar, age 3.

According to News‍ 4 San Antonio, Islar reported ⁣discovering⁣ her children unresponsive in the vehicle.

Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to ‍a call around 3:00 p.m. on saturday. The‍ location of the incident was on the west side of San⁣ Antonio.Initial reports indicate the children had been left in the car for an extended period,⁣ leading to heatstroke.

Details of the Incident

The Bexar County‍ Medical examiner’s Office will determine ⁤the official cause of ⁤death.⁤ However, preliminary investigations ⁣strongly suggest the deaths were heat-related. Temperatures⁣ in San‍ Antonio on Saturday reached approximately 95°F (35°C), creating dangerously hot conditions inside a vehicle, even with windows partially open.

According to News 4 San Antonio, Islar has been taken into⁣ custody and‍ is facing charges. The specific charges have not yet been publicly released, but are expected to be related to child endangerment and⁣ potentially⁤ manslaughter.

The Dangers of Leaving Children in Hot Cars

Leaving children unattended in vehicles, even⁤ for a⁢ short‍ period, can be fatal. The temperature⁣ inside‍ a‍ car can rise rapidly, even on moderately warm days. KidsAndCars.org provides complete information on the dangers of hot car deaths and prevention strategies.

Here’s a table illustrating how quickly temperatures can rise inside a vehicle: