I really didn’t think it was ever possible to suffocate in the trunk of a car, as all the trunks I’ve seen on cars really don’t look all that airtight. Turns out it’s VERY possible, and has actually happened to three young boys.
::shudder::
This would explain why new cars are required to have an emergency release latch in the trunk. And why some safety oganizations are advocating the installation of trunk release mechanisms on older cars.