We must report the tragic incident that occurred at a daycare facility in Omaha with heavy hearts. Ra’Miyah Worthington, a 1-year-old girl, passed away as a result of being trapped inside a hot van for an unbelievable five hours. During this incredibly trying time, we send the grieving family our sincere condolences.
a catastrophe that could have been avoided.
The daycare worker who caused this heartbreaking incident was swiftly detained by the Omaha Police Department. The daycare’s owner and chauffeur, Ryan Williams, age 62, has been detained. He is due in court on Wednesday to answer for allegations of child abuse by neglect that resulted in death.
Ra’Miyah’s death’s precise circumstances have not yet been made public. What is certain is that the infant was left in the van on a sizzling hot day. The National Weather Service reported that Omaha experienced sweltering temperatures that were significantly higher than average, reaching 98 degrees Fahrenheit. Even in moderately warm weather, a car’s temperature can rise by more than 40 degrees in just an hour.
A 1-year-old Omaha child died today after being left in a hot car at daycare, leaving two of his parents inconsolable. Their request for justice for their infant Ra’miyah is made known to @WOWT6News. photo on Twitter: LeYPgw4juG.
Written on August 22, 2023 by Marlo Lundak for WOWT.
It was a terrible mistake.
Ra’Miyah and her two siblings were picked up by Ryan Williams on the day of the incident with the intention of taking them to the Kidz of the Future Child Development Center II. Williams removed two of the kids from the van, but Ra’Miyah was left behind as he was sidetracked by a crying child. Sadly, it was already too late when he realized the young girl was missing.
Sadly, after being taken to the Nebraska Medical Center right away, Ra’Miyah was declared dead. The daycare facility was swiftly shut down by the Omaha police to allow for their investigation and to guarantee the security and welfare of all children.
BREAKING: A 1-year-old who was abandoned in a hot van today has passed away. The van in question is registered to the owner of the daycare, according to @WOWT6News, who confirmed this. twitter.com/xaX6NdTCUs, an image of Omaha.
— Bella Caracta on August 22, 2023 (@BellaCaracta).
respecting the memory of Ra’Miyah.
Friends of Ra’Miyah’s family have created a GoFundMe page in the wake of this tragic loss to help them with the costs of the funeral. With over 1,100 donations totaling almost $35,000, the page has received a tremendous amount of support. Regardless of the size of the donation, every bit will help this grieving family in their hour of need.
a request for justice.
Rianna Worthington, Ra’Miyah’s father, expressed his sorrow and shock at the tragic event. Williams had put his child in the car with her siblings, so how could he have forgotten about her, he wondered. The daycare facility allegedly neglected to check in Ra’Miyah. The daycare center uses an app to keep parents informed about their children’s whereabouts throughout the day. Worthington begs us to put the pieces together and realize that his baby has been left in the warm van since the morning.
Daycare worker in Omaha is detained after a baby died after being left in a hot car for hours (https://t.co/SSmbVwoW01), according to this tweet (https://t.co/tQzQuLkUF).
— The Independent on August 24, 2023 (@Independent).
In front of the daycare center, the mother of the child and several supporters staged a protest. She was distraught and enraged, and she demanded to know how her precious child could have been forgotten while her siblings were taken off the van safely. We stand in solidarity with the family as they endure this unfathomably trying time because we understand the immense pain and sorrow they are experiencing.
Our condolences go out to the bereaved family, and we pray that justice will be done. May little Ra’Miyah rest in peace and be cherished and remembered by those who loved her forever.
