Pennsylvania Man With Autism Left in Hot Car by Caregiver Dies
A 20-year old autistic man died of hyperthermia after being left in a hot van for more than 5 hours following a trip to a suburban Philadelphia theme park. The victim, Brian Nevins, was a resident at Woods Services, a Langhorne, PA-based organization that provides support and services to people with severe disabilities.
Middletown Township police say the man was left in the van on the Woods Services campus for five hours after a trip to Sesame Place. A spokeswoman for Woods Services stated that a staff person has been suspended, but the investigation continues.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of Brian Nevins who was a vulnerable and defenseless victim.
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