RATHDRUM, Idaho — Idaho State Police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy who was found in a hot car outside a Rathdrum home.
The toddler had been playing and was discovered in the car by family members, who called 911, according to a news release issued by ISP. The temperature was around 92 degrees.
When Rathdrum police arrived at the scene, they attempted lifesaving measures. They later requested that ISP detectives join the investigation, which remains ongoing.
The Kootenai County Coroner’s Office will determine the cause of death.
To read the full story, visit our content partners, the Coeur d'Alene Press.
The child's grandma has organized a GoFund Me for the family. To donate, click here.
DOWNLOAD THE KREM SMARTPHONE APP
DOWNLOAD FOR IPHONE HERE | DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROID HERE
HOW TO ADD THE KREM+ APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE
ROKU: add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for KREM in the Channel Store.
Fire TV: search for "KREM" to find the free app to add to your account. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon.
To report a typo or grammatical error, please email webspokane@krem.com.