Family of autistic man found dead outside Mesa care facility awaits police findings
AZ Family
An autistic man, Lorenzo Lopez, died from heat exposure after being left alone in a transport van outside his Mesa care facility, according to the Maricopa County Medical Examiner. His family is delaying a wrongful death lawsuit while police investigate, as evidence suggests an employee may have incorrectly marked him as present despite him remaining in the van. The family seeks accountability and justice to prevent similar incidents.
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