1-year-old boy dies after being left in hot car for 5 hours

It was about 90 degrees when police say parent returned to the car

GALVESTON, Tx – A 1-year-old boy in Galveston, Texas has died after he was left inside a hot car for five hours at a restaurant, police say. 

The Galveston Police Department says the boy's parent arrived at the restaurant to work around 11 a.m. Saturday and left the child in the parking lot.

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It was about 90 degrees outside when authorities say the parent returned to car around 4 p.m. and found the child unresponsive.

Police say the child was alive, but was pronounced dead when he got to a hospital. 

At this time, no charges have been filed against the parent. The investigation is ongoing.