Amazon delivery driver found unresponsive in her van in Florida in August died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning inside it

by | Nov 11, 2026 | Latest E-commerce News & Updates

Amazon delivery driver Jaylene Vargas Gonzalez, 31, who deputies found unresponsive in her van in Fruitland Park, Florida, on August 10, died from carbon monoxide exposure inside the vehicle, according to medical examiner findings and sheriff’s records obtained by People. The medical examiner ruled the death accidental and noted that tests found elevated carbon monoxide inside the van. Investigators also found a dent in its exhaust pipe, and readings taken every 10 minutes kept rising once deputies started the engine. Deputies reached Vargas Gonzalez after a resident complained the van had been parked for about four hours, roughly three hours after she texted someone that the truck smelled of ammonia and was making her dizzy. Amazon said in August it was cooperating with the investigation.

Paul Drecksler is the founder and editor of Shopifreaks, covering the most important stories in e-commerce.

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