30 Children Died Last Year In The United States From Heatstrokes After Being Left In Hot Vehicles. Young Children Are Particularly At Risk As Their Bodies Heat Up Three To Five Times Faster Than An Adult. When One’s Body Temperature Quickly Rises, It Can Cause Brain Damage And Death May Result If The Body Is Not Cooled Quickly. Officials Say To Be Sure All Children And Pets Are Out Of Your Vehicle Before Leaving It For Extended Periods Of Time. Always Double Check To Make Sure No One Is Left In A Vehicle.