SF. PETERSBURG, Florida (WWSB/Gray News ) – A toddler has died in Florida after allegedly being left in a vehicle all day.

According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, a man went to the Bayfront Child Development Center on Wednesday to pick up his child.

But when he spoke to staff, they told him his 1-year-old son was not present that day.

The police of St. Pete said the father, realizing he hadn’t left his son, then returned to his car, where he found the child unresponsive.

The boy was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Authorities say they are continuing to investigate the situation.

Last year, Kids and Care Safety reported that there were six hot car fatalities in the state of Florida.

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