Teen Dies After Sleeping in Running Car; Carbon Monoxide Suspected

Tragic Incident in Harris County

• 💔 A 15-year-old girl tragically died after falling asleep in a running car overnight in Northwest Harris County.
• 🚗 The sheriff's office is investigating the incident, with carbon monoxide exposure being a potential factor.

Circumstances of the Incident

• 🌃 The teen and her mother were inside a car parked in a driveway, which was left running as they fell asleep.
• 🏠 The mother had arrived home from work around 3:00 a.m. and spoke with her daughter in the car before they both dozed off.
• ⚠️ Investigators believe the running car and potential carbon monoxide buildup may have contributed to the death.

Background and Ongoing Investigation

• 🚗 The mother and daughter had previously lived in their vehicle, making the car a familiar space for them.
• 🚨 The mother discovered her daughter was unresponsive around 5:00 a.m. when she went to wake her for breakfast.
• 🚑 Authorities met EMS to transport the teen to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
• 🩺 The investigation is ongoing, and officials are awaiting the medical examiner's report for the exact cause of death, as there were no immediate signs of trauma.