Connecticut Father Faces Felony Charge After Infant’s Hot Car Death
Kevin Pell, a father in East Windsor, Connecticut, is due in court for his second appearance on a felony charge of risk of injury to a child, following the death of his 1-year-old son in a hot car on August…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 10, 2026 — A father in East Windsor, Connecticut, is scheduled to appear in court for a second time in connection with the death of his infant son. Kevin Pell faces a felony charge of risk of injury to a child.
The charge stems from an incident on August 15, when Pell’s 1-year-old son died after being left in a hot vehicle. The specific date for Pell’s upcoming second court appearance was not immediately available.
Following the tragic event, the family’s attorney issued a statement expressing the profound devastation experienced by the family. The attorney also indicated a commitment to working towards preventing similar incidents from occurring in the future.
The charge of risk of injury to a child is a felony offense in Connecticut. Information regarding the specifics of the incident, including how the child came to be left in the vehicle, was not detailed in the available summary. The outcome of Pell’s first court appearance was also not provided.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the investigation or the circumstances leading up to the child’s death. The case remains active as Mr. Pell prepares for his next court date. The attorney’s remarks highlight the family’s grief and their desire to contribute to awareness and prevention efforts concerning child safety in vehicles.
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