FLORIDA, USA — A Florida father is dealing with a number of costs in reference to the loss of life of his 18-month-old son, who was left in a scorching pickup truck for over three hours whereas the person received a haircut after which went consuming at a neighborhood bar.
Scott Allen Gardner, 33, was arrested Thursday by the Volusia Sheriff’s Workplace in coordination with the Ormond Seaside Police Division. He has been charged with aggravated manslaughter of a kid and youngster neglect inflicting nice bodily hurt.
The tragic incident occurred on Friday, June 6, when Gardner left child Sebastian locked in a truck parked outdoors Hanky Panky’s Lounge whereas temperatures climbed dangerously excessive. Authorities estimate that Sebastian’s physique temperature reached 111°F earlier than he was found.
Officers report that Gardner gave a number of false statements to police whereas below investigation. The identical Ormond Seaside officer who had tried to revive the kid was the one who later arrested Gardner at his mom’s residence.
“This tragedy may have been averted,” regulation enforcement said. “A helpless youngster was left to die whereas his father sat consuming at a bar.”
Authorities have promised to launch extra particulars on the investigation Friday.
