NJ dad charged in tragic death of 4-month-old son who died in hot car after being left for ‘extended period’

A tragic incident unfolded in Lakewood, New Jersey, resulting in the death of a 4-month-old infant who was left unattended in a hot car for an extended period of time. The father of the child, Moshe Ehrlich, has been charged in connection with the heartbreaking loss.

Details surrounding the exact duration the baby was left alone inside Ehrlich’s Toyota minivan were not disclosed by investigators. The incident took place on a day when temperatures reached a high of 63 degrees in Lakewood. Local news footage captured the scene of officers surrounding the parked van, which appeared to have been left in direct sunlight.

The distressing situation came to light when a 911 call reported an unresponsive child at around 1:45 p.m. Police swiftly responded to a residential area near Fifth Street, where Hatzolah Medical Services were already on the scene attempting to provide life-saving aid to the infant. Despite their efforts, the baby was rushed to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, where he was tragically pronounced dead.

Following an investigation, authorities determined that the child had been left alone in the vehicle for an extended period of time, leading to Ehrlich’s arrest on charges of child endangerment. However, the father was released by a judge shortly after surrendering to the authorities.

The family involved in this heartbreaking incident has chosen not to comment on the matter, and the identity of the infant has been withheld by investigators. The entire community has been deeply affected by this tragedy, and support and condolences have been pouring in for the family during this difficult time.