Woman dies after being found unresponsive inside Amazon delivery truck, officials say
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - An Amazon delivery driver has died after she was found unresponsive in her vehicle, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
What we know:
Deputies were called to an area near Clark Road in Fruitland Park after someone reported seeing an Amazon vehicle parked on the street "for an extended period of time."
First responders found a woman inside the vehicle who was unresponsive. She was rushed to the hospital where she was pronounced dead, officials said.
Officials later identified the woman as Jaylene Vargas Gonzalez.
What we don't know:
Officials have not released many details regarding the woman's death, citing the ongoing investigation. It's unclear if the woman's death is considered suspicious or not.
A cause of death has not been released.
What they're saying:
"We're deeply saddened by this tragic incident, and our thoughts and prayers are with the driver's loved ones during this difficult time," Amazon said in a statement to FOX 35. "We're cooperating fully with local authorities in their investigation."
Updated (Aug. 17): This story has been updated to include the woman's identity, which was released by the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
The Source: This story was written with information released by the Lake County Sheriff's Office.