MoFF, so many cars have those trunk releases inside them...mine is right next to the driver's seat on the floor and it, too, can be locked although, to be honest, I rarely had it locked in the past but I will from now on. I did hear one of the news people say that the reason the trunk was not looked into was because the owner of the car said they did not have a key to it so I guess they just assumed the kids would not be able to get inside it, obviously forgetting about the in-car trunk release. Just one horrific assumption after another... Maybe this tragedy will open people's eyes and a safety latch in the trunk will become common practice.
I do know that the Hyundai's have a safety latch in the trunk. Not as fancy as the Mercedes, just a red handle that you pull. I remember seeing it when I looked at a Sonata, don't know if all the models have it however. I can't imagine why not though, it seems it should be a standard. Perhaps I should write a letter or start a campaign myself...this tragedy needs to be prevented...
I called my father and thanked him for being such a responsible parent for teaching me this valuable lesson about children and cars. When we were young, everyone always thought my father was so strict and uptight...I know now that he was just smart, insightful and loving...