I agree with you that these accidents do happen. I believe, however, the information gleaned from this incident/accident garners attention because of the circumstances.
In reality (and I'm quoting), Mr. Harris, 33, is part of what has become an alarmingly common fact of American life.
At least 44 children died of heatstroke last year after being left in vehicles, according to statistics compiled by a San Francisco State University researcher,
part of a toll of more than 600 deaths under similar circumstances since 1998. It's important to note, that the vast majority of those deaths were accidents;
the authorities contend that Cooper Harriss was not.
Source:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/27/u...inst-father-in-hot-car-death-of-boy.html?_r=0
RIP Cooper!
MOO
Mel