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Father charged after 1-year-old son dies in hot car at strawberry farm, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Owen Kingsley, Akim Powell , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The father, Kevin Pell, reported finding his son unresponsive and attempted to administer CPR. A tragic incident occurred when a child died after being left in a vehicle.
A tragic incident occurred when a child died after being left in a vehicle. The father, Kevin Pell, reported finding his son unresponsive and attempted to administer CPR. Authorities were notified and took over lifesaving efforts, but the boy passed away shortly after arrival at a hospital.
Pell faces a charge related to endangering a minor. His legal representatives claim they are working with investigators, including a department that oversees child welfare.
The circumstances surrounding the boy's death are still under investigation, with key details such as the duration of the child's time in the vehicle not yet disclosed.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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