A tragic incident unfolded in Charlotte when a mother, Ashlee Stallings, was arrested for leaving her 8-year-old daughter in a hot car while she went to work. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) confirmed the arrest of Stallings, who now faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and child abuse due to the serious injury that led to her daughter’s death.
The young girl was found in critical condition inside the car on a hot day in Charlotte. Despite being rushed to the hospital, she tragically passed away. The cause of death was determined to be a brain herniation caused by hyperthermia, a condition resulting from overheating.
According to reports, Stallings returned to the car to find her daughter in distress, breathing shallowly and foaming at the mouth. She attempted to drive the child to the hospital but eventually sought help from a local business. Stallings admitted to authorities that she was aware her daughter was in the car, believing that the air conditioning was on and that the child had turned the car off because she was cold.
The arrest affidavit revealed that Stallings acknowledged the high temperature outside and admitted that she should not have left her daughter alone in the car. The tragic incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles, especially in hot weather conditions.
Stallings is now in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office following her arrest. The CMPD has been contacted for further information on the case, but no additional details have been provided at this time.
This heartbreaking story sheds light on the importance of being vigilant and responsible when caring for young children. It serves as a cautionary tale for parents and caregivers to always double-check before leaving a child alone in a vehicle, especially during extreme weather conditions. Let this tragedy be a reminder to prioritize the safety and well-being of children above all else.
