UPS driver, 24, collapses and dies while delivering packages in SoCal heat | ABC7

A Southern California family is in mourning after their son, a UPS driver, died just a day after his 24th birthday. MORE: abc7.com/heat-exhaustion-ups-...

[@theHAL9000]

Sympathies to the family. Looks like such a solid upright young man. Have appreciation and gratitude to all the UPS drivers I've met.

[@EternalResonance]

my guess is he accidentally over slept in his car and passed away from overheating. he was probably soo tired after work he thought he was just going to take a nap and oversleep. sad

[@jimmy27rule]

@Taro college doesn’t guarantee a successful job.

[@07MoPower]

@@jimmy27rule taro is a bot. They all have the same modus operandi.

[@ProdSmooth]

what if he didn’t look like a upright young man? would he not be as valuable? nah. each human the same lol sry not tryna call u out but u feel me. we all humans. we all go through different things and everybody is as valuable as the next. feeeeel me

[@flyingjew2994]

@Taro So you can be in debt and work a job where you never use your degree at all

[@jones9309]

This should be a wake up call for all delivery companies. A lot of people take for granted how you can just order things online and they come to your door but these drivers go through a lot! RIP young man

[@LoneStarHomestead3]

This should be a wake up call for anyone who got the C 19 jab

[@emmel4fun]

@@LoneStarHomestead3 🙄🙄How do you even know this guy got it? No mention of it in this video.

[@simonstevenson6686]

@@emmel4fun Do not feed the troll.

[@mista_ke]

@@emmel4fun Businesses in Cali MANDATED it, remember?

[@mista_ke]

@@simonstevenson6686 psst, the adults are talking.

[@cs_laughter]

UPS was just in the news about one of their delivery drivers caught on camera delivering a package to a customer literally about to collapse from heat exhaustion and the company responded, " he's fine." These companies don't care about your well-being, just the money they make from you. This is so disheartening. 😢 🙏

[@primosux]

They need to be sued

[@cs_laughter]

@@primosux I agree!

[@edss7778]

Sued and sued!

[@julierogers7629]

I seen that on the news.. UPS explained they don't have air conditioned in the truck because of the frequent stops 😢

[@MrMJmusicLover]

@@edss7778 and sued some more for good measure.

[@Grillinnap]

The father that raised his son well lost him. So painful to hear him talk. Stay strong, Mr Chavez.

[@eloishashalom1458]

POR CONUMIR PUERCO, CAMARONES, Y NO SABER ALIMENTARSE CON VERDADERA SALUD, POR TRABAJAR EN SHABBAT TAMBIEN CAE MALDICION. .TORAH ES EL VERDADERO RETO. (SOLO PARA INTELIGENTES) .EL Q TENGA OIDOS..

[@meorme6603]

Maybe vax

[@dwilson6769]

I watches what my parents went through when my sister died. There are no air conditioners in the truck. Something that should be reconsidered going forward. That negligence is what killed my sister. If the lawnmower had turned off, she'd be alive today. Accidents happen because we never think the worst can happen to save a buck or two.

[@tr4sh37]

​@@dwilson6769Stop trying to make it about yourself lmfao

[@dwilson6769]

@@tr4sh37 stop telling me what to do

[@algostacking3485]

I felt him when he said “ That’s my son I’m so proud of him “ 🥹🥹🥹🥹 Prayers your way 🥲

[@bigsexy1598]

Prayers 🙏🏽

[@eloishashalom1458]

POR CONUMIR PUERCO, CAMARONES, Y NO SABER ALIMENTARSE CON VERDADERA SALUD, POR TRABAJAR EN SHABBAT TAMBIEN CAE MALDICION. .TORAH ES EL VERDADERO RETO. (SOLO PARA INTELIGENTES) .EL Q TENGA OIDOS..

[@sarahlu7797]

Hurts my heart.

[@MasonSanchez.]

That was so hard to hear.😢❤😢

[@smorris281]

He passed away after delivering his last package of the day, thats very profound. It’s true, the good die young. Rest In Peace, man.

[@tinapatterson3029]

Im so sad 😞

[@triple_gem_shining]

Had to have been a hard worker... That family deserves 25million +

[@warmsunnytoday4535]

He was forced to take jabs to keep UPS job. Funeral homes business quadruppled in 2021 and 2022.

[@roostercogburn7243]

@@warmsunnytoday4535 Nobody is pointing out the obvious.

[@godmade4511]

It's called only the strong survive

[@MusicforMe123]

My friend is a UPS driver, he tells me there is no air conditioning in the trucks, when it's 90 degrees outside it is over 110 in the truck. He keeps a thermometer with him to keep track of the temperature and plenty of water to hydrate himself. This is a terrible loss to the family, my condolences to all who were affected by his passing. May he R.I.P.

[@perlagardea6753]

It’s ridiculous they don’t have A/C, regardless of the frequent stops

[@opalsaunders8732]

Tell your friend he should add electrolytes to his water on very hot days. We loose a lot of essential minerals in our sweat. Pray he keeps safe.

[@andyd3447]

UPS doesnt care. He needs to quit NOW.

[@MissAprilCakes]

@@andyd3447 I agree, resign and find other employment. I know it's not always easy to do that though, smh

[@JL-zn7me]

UPS is not the only delivery trucks who don’t have, or aren’t allowed to use the AC! These mega billion dollar companies are worried about the expense of gas- not lives!!!!

[@gioruiz3]

I’m also a driver, this is extremely sad to hear. Prayers for his family, RIP young man. 🙏🏼

[@eloishashalom1458]

POR CONUMIR PUERCO, CAMARONES, Y NO SABER ALIMENTARSE CON VERDADERA SALUD, POR TRABAJAR EN SHABBAT TAMBIEN CAE MALDICION. .TORAH ES EL VERDADERO RETO. (SOLO PARA INTELIGENTES) .EL Q TENGA OIDOS.. FOR THE CONSUME OF PORK, SHRIMP, NOT HEATHY FOOD AND BECAUSE SHABBAT HAS BEEN ABOLISHED ALSO A CURSE FOLLOWS. .TORAH IS THE GREAT CHALLENGE (ONLY FOR SMART ONES) THE ONE WHO HAS HEARING..

[@sweetjaydream]

Stay safe!

[@sarahlu7797]

❤️

[@bamuz]

As a delivery person, this is a stark and dark reminder; heat is no joke and stay hydrated! Can not imagine what the family is going through, my condolences and prayers 🙏🏼

[@nunyabizznus2216]

He died from the vaccine

[@jonmolina948]

I know, Just take a break.

[@bamuz]

@@nunyabizznus2216 S.A.D.S. “Sudden adult death syndrome” is what the science is calling it ☕️ 🐸

[@Mandon97]

Low potassium.

[@bornagainluis]

Hydrate with electrolytes, magnesium potassium sodium

[@Mrstarrant619]

As a UPS wife in San Diego, this is one of my worst nightmares. The heat in SoCal is no joke and the back of the trucks have no ventilation. Drivers spend a lot of time in the back of their trucks. RIP Esteban, my heart goes out to your family. Hopefully some changes can be made to prevent this from happening in the future.

[@jml9550]

That sucks. Every time in a hot day and if I see them in front of my house, I offer cold bottle water to the delivery person. Take care of yourself guys.

[@isabellrc]

We have these issues in Maryland; Washington, Virginia areas’ Extremely humid, workers doing long hours, etc.

[@jml9550]

@Rye Bread yeah, but delivery companies are not gonna go along with this. Added fuel, added cost. Hopefully in the near future maybe 10 years all these trucks will be electric. Then it might none more cost effective. Meanwhile the delivery guys gotta take care of themselves during days like these, bring plenty of water and stay in shape.

[@TheKayaklover]

EXACTLY !!!! Imagine what my nephew has to go through working for UPS in Palm Springs. Last three days = 113, 111, 109 !!!!

[@Woobyx3]

The heat in Central Valley and high desert is worse.

[@staellie7089]

This heat is a killer. My husband is a locomotive driver ( engineer). He comes home on the brink of collapse everyday because he has no air conditioning in his cab. My condolences to you. I’m so sad such a young boy.

[@Jay-pc2fp]

This is your sign make sure he has AC and does something to fix it he could be not so lucky like Esteban and God bless him I hope everything works out

[@gnarbyq4667]

I envy the people of the past who didn't have to deal with things like heat. It's so hard to be alive arghhh climate change!

[@ThimbleFox350]

@@gnarbyq4667 People of the past also didn't have 3 boxes shipped from the internet delivered to their doorstep every day though.

[@gnarbyq4667]

@@ThimbleFox350 stop apying on me!!

[@stevenwing1475]

That's too bad

[@bornaries7213]

So painful to hear this father speak of his son. Just tragic! Prayers for this beautiful family!🥺😓

[@Silenced_by_nazi_youtube]

Don’t take heat lightly. I learned this the hard way and luckily I’m still alive. RIP to this young man

[@MamaHarperr]

Did you have a heat stroke??

[@ginam2817]

I'm glad that you're ok! Stay safe!

[@V.E.R.O.]

When I was in my 20s for some reason I was prone to heat exhaustion in the summer months. I wasn't even outside, it was from being indoors without air conditioning, I would get a headache get nauseous and throw up, several times I passed out. One time I had to go to the hospital and they couldn't start an IV cause my veins were too flat so they had me drink sips of ice water all night. Other people were fine in the heat but I was extra sensitive, from then on I made sure to have Gatorade handy and at the first sign of a headache I start drinking it along with lots of water. This young man probably pushed himself too hard trying to deliver packages and didn't realize the danger he was in.

[@Silenced_by_nazi_youtube]

Yes. Played golf in 110 degree heat. Wore pants, a hat, wore a mask (played with randos), and walked the course. Drank heavily the night before so I was dehydrated. After playing golf I went to get a haircut and I started to feel a bit dizzy, confused, I wasn’t sweating even though it was hot, felt I was gonna faint. Then went to the store right after and I bought some nice pillows, still use em to this day. Had Popeyes chicken sandwich for dinner. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@andradeb2695]

Stay hydrated

[@PCC_]

I was once a driver and man….. the amount of pressure they put on you is crazy. Especially UPS because they don’t have AC. They carry heavy packages all day everyday. Rest In Peace.

[@paunchcoorlightly4000]

Why not have AC? Is it to save money? if so UPS needs to change that...

[@mrs.conscious]

Why don’t they have air-conditioning they are $ billion company

[@youngkipster]

@@paunchcoorlightly4000 so idk about UPS, but I work at FedEx Ground. You’d think that the drivers work for the company, but they actually don’t. They work for private contractors. Those private contractors have paid for those routes, trucks, and hire people to deliver on those routes. So they basically just get whatever vehicles those contractors pay for. Now this could be different for UPS, or it could be the same.

[@youngkipster]

I’m a package handler, not a driver, so I actually work for FedEx.

[@youngkipster]

@@mrs.conscious could be the private contractors

[@shiraflax5876]

This breaks my heart!! I heard that either UPS or FedEx doesnt have air conditioning in their vehicles and the company claimed it would be too expensive or some bs like that. They are 100% responsible and should be held accountable. Family should sue. So heartbreaking and sorry to hear this story.

[@mzjnicolelove]

It’s was ups

[@Nic-in7sh]

Both do not. Back of my truck was 160 yesterday. Yes you read that right.

[@SongOfSongsOneTwelve]

This is tragic and my heart goes out to his family. Rest in peace, Esteban. My daughter is only a few years older than he was when he died for a stupid job. I will never take my delivered things for granted. May no one ever suffer like this again. I hope laws change and that his death does not go unpunished.

[@lifeonwheels5867]

It was the vaxx

[@johnnydoe3469]

I worked for UPS in high school toughest job I ever had. People have no idea this job is extremely physically demanding the utmost respect to anyone who works at jobs like FedEx, US Postal, Amazon ect. These people don’t go home until they’re done with delivery and for Amazon workers you don’t go home until all other trucks are done as they’re sent out to help other routes when their deliveries are done. Prayers to this family….❤️🙏🏻

[@terrellrogers7645]

Yea and management don’t give af about you, all they care about is their pockets no matter the conditions, and they talk about you worse then a dog, I did a very short stint with FedEx after I left the police force, I have a much better job now, never again that is all I’m a say lol, but definitely have a new respect for delivery drivers tho

[@lopeza.8046]

Yeah not sure about ups but I know amazon has brutal working conditions

[@randomrandy3059]

Meanwhile Jeff besos is the richest man in the world.

[@Whooo_tang]

@@lopeza.8046 UPS drivers do not have A/C, many don’t even have a fan

[@happycamper1372]

Now they are required to get an experimental jab and they are the GuineaPig!! 🤡🌎

[@crow2swann5]

I'm a 29 year UPS driver myself. This is a horrible event. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I don't know what happened but the conditions can be very dangerous during summer months. Staying hydrated is a must and it has to start the night before.

[@7eyesopenwide168]

Pfizer injections happened. The media is not reporting on the datas piling up proving the injections are DANGEROUS

[@livableincome]

Stay safe Shimon. ❤

[@patienceisalifesaver9582]

I bet you guys have no a/c that’s crazy

[@crow2swann5]

@@patienceisalifesaver9582 none whatsoever!

[@EtreTocsin]

All you guys are my heroes. I don’t know how you do it. Constructions workers, delivery drivers, sanitation techs, landscapers…crazy heat in the summer. God bless you all. Believe me you do not go unnoticed. We appreciate you!

[@Linda-ot3pj]

I am so sad for this family. There are no words for the sorrow of losing a precious child. May God hold you in His arms to comfort you

[@suescherdel6278]

My heart breaks for this young man’s family. I was a delivery courier, and the heat can be crippling. I briefly fainted in the back of my truck on a hot, humid day. It was scary thinking back how this could have been worse had I not fallen onto a large box and was not out too long. My prayers are with his family and everyone working in this heat. 💜

[@veliciawilliams3776]

I absolutely appreciate all delivery people. USPS, FedEx , UPS . Any driver that stops at my home during the summer receive cold drinks. It’s the least that I can do. My deepest condolences to this drivers loved ones.

[@ketiyaqbusoq7989]

Plain cold water or coconut water work best, sugary drinks onlymake body further dehydrated even it quench thirst at the beginning

[@etherealdeal1792]

Wow that’s so nice. Good idea

[@livableincome]

Bless you Velicia. ❤

[@hamanlove]

From my side i thank you for your kindness 🙂.

[@veliciawilliams3776]

@Kahr-lohs 👍🏽 Thank you. I would love to see more people consider the drivers that are bringing their packages to their door on those 80 and 90 degrees days. I appreciate your comment. 😊❤️

[@milanimorales2645]

Omg when his dad said, "They say the good die young, Im sure of it bc my son was one of them" That brought me to tears.

[@eatmysh0rts]

I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏

[@bl4ckm4mba1]

I used to drive for amazon in hot hot weather far away from stores I’m tell you this thanks to all the people who leave cold drinks! You guys are amazing

[@ms.sharpe8820]

Rest In Peace young man. Thank you for your dedication and hard work.

[@emilysieman660]

This is just terrible. The part where he delivers his last package and then collapsed, that part just makes me cry. It's like he wanted to give everything he had. It makes me so mad to find out that there is no AC or vents in those trucks. Especially in SoCal, like it's already so hot outside I can't imagine how hot those trucks get. Sending love and prayers to his family. RIP lil Stevie.

[@nipnap55madi38]

There is no ac in mail trucks either. It’s a brutal job. Rest in piece brother

[@Brandiisbeloved]

Seriously? The MBTA has AC’s in their small little cubes so I wonder why the postal office doesn’t. That’s kind of cruel

[@401Impala]

AC wouldnt help because the doors are opened so often. You're allowed to pack a cooler with as much ice and water/gatorade as you'd like. If that isn't enough, you can always, ALWAYS pull into a gas station or air conditioned store to take a 15/20 minute breather. A pay check is never worth your life.

[@livableincome]

No AC or vents in trucks in SoCal? I will never use UPS again. Shame on them! Will also investigate who DOES care about their employees.

[@livableincome]

@@401Impala A pay check IS never worth your life. Exactly dear NERD.

[@elgringo4918]

I've been delivering water for Sparkletts Water for 24+ years. Making deliveries in the heat is tough, but it's tougher for those UPS drivers since they have the box trucks and it gets even hotter in those trucks. Whenever I'm on route, I have an ice crest on my passenger sit and I'm always giving water out to the UPS, FedEx, and USPS drivers, and also gardeners. RIP

[@TheMexicanMommy]

Thank you for what you do.. May GOD bless you with more so that you can continue to bless others.

[@kayef5724]

Bless you brother

[@LongIslandP8ntball]

I do the same for my ups / fed ex/ any delivery driver that comes by my job...i always offer them a water. U gotta see see my ups driver sometimes he's drenched from sweat. Those trucks get like a oven no joke

[@rockon8174]

The VAX!!!!!

[@John-vd4hb]

Thank you for that

[@eviltemptress10]

Heatstroke is no joke. Even after the individual is "fine" like UPS stated on the other case where the driver collapsed in front of a delivery address, you aren't really fine. Condolences to this young man's family.

[@karlad4082]

That is so heartbreaking. Dying of heat exhaustion while doing his job 😭. My sincere condolences to his family 🙏

[@jimpickard2070]

So sad!!! As a father of three, youngest is 31 now, can’t imagine their loss. My heart really goes out to them! 😢

[@megataz1982]

So sad oh my god heat stroke carry water.

[@devilisahomo]

Vaccine.

[@megataz1982]

@@devilisahomo maybe

[@matemahe]

@@devilisahomo I been hearing that healthy young ppl are more likely to develop "unexplainable" heart complications with vaccine & middle aged ppl are getting liver cancer.

[@MsDnTa]

@@devilisahomo Rent free ain’t it

[@notoriousosc1669]

RIP Esteban. We were the same age, can’t imagine going now. May God grant his family the strength during this moment. Please stay hydrated folks, listen to your bodies when you need a break, especially in the heat.

[@mariogarcia2778]

Not only hydration, electrolytes!!!!!!!! Drink pedialyte when you are in heat like this and eat snacks....

[@wardaddy6002]

And don't inject experimental things into your body.

[@suzannenichols6900]

@@stalks1413 Yeah I didn't want to say anything... but that's also a very big possibility...isn't it?

[@Breeze3444]

I highly doubt it was from heat stroke. He’s way to young .All the UPS drivers carry water. Your body would warn you from that and we haven’t hit triple digits . I want to know if he was V’d.. All these young people dying all of a sudden.. and I know it’s from that poison

[@BOOSHAGGY]

Stay hydrated and the shot is safe

[@MountainTess]

I'm so very sorry for this young man's family and friends. My heart goes out. Prayers for comfort for all of them.

[@blanchedeverheaux6205]

This is so heartbreaking. My condolences to the family of this handsome young man.

[@johnjr757]

They mentioned coming back from a shoulder injury. This happens a lot to delivery drivers like UPS, USPS, FEDEX, ETC. I've been a USPS carrier for 24+ years. It's bad enough working in the heat every day, but when you've been out of work for a while because of injury/illness or whatever, you aren't acclimated to the heat so it's even harder on your body when you come back. RIP brother...and everyone else working out in the extreme conditions please stay safe.

[@KB-ke3fi]

I have a good friend in Houston who works UPS, and his truck usually hits around 120 during the day.

[@jkrogs1843]

@@KB-ke3fi it’s hotter than that, I’m in Missouri and my truck gets hotter than that.

[@CozyLoungeShorts]

Don’t speak for Fedex. At least Freight. Our trucks run good, we’re reminded all the time to stay hydrated, the terminals have water and plenty of other fluids available in the vending machine, most customers will give you a drink if you ask, and our maintenance is good at fixing our equipment.

[@jwill5892]

@@CozyLoungeShorts And yet you still don't have air conditioners and are expected to pee in bottles.

[@mgo2152]

@@CozyLoungeShorts Freight is totally different even UPS trailers have AC as well delivery is totally different

[@caroltncc]

My sympathy to the family...I have worked for UPS for a season and I still work for Amazon as a delivery driver...I want to take the time to thank all the customers who leave us snacks, notes, and bottles of water and other beverages while we are out there delivering your packages.

[@prettykayy8327]

It's sad how come they don't carry water with them

[@23Guitardood]

@@prettykayy8327 huh? We all carry water with us... Edit: "we all" meaning UPS drivers... I'm a UPS driver... Couldn't imagine not bringing lots and lots of water with me every day during the hot season, and I'm sure this man had plenty as well... It just honestly gets THAT hot in the trucks, you spend 30 second to a minute back there in the heat and you're already dripping sweat

[@prettykayy8327]

@@23Guitardood Okay I'm sorry I didn't know. So he wasn't drinking enough water?

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

We all need to do that!

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

@@prettykayy8327 they do, a ice chest that can hold 6 bottle's or more

[@shirleyswagger9438]

So sad, he had a beautiful light around him, may he RIP, my sympathy to his family and all who knew and Loved him

[@OhhKikka]

That’s heartbreaking. I’m sure it was the heat and lack of a/c. The content inside the packages come out of those trucks hot, sometimes ruining a valuable product. UPS drivers are valuable too.

[@Joenoblocks]

UPS should be paying for the funeral they should not need a go fund me that’s insane LETS GO UPS STEP UP

[@brendashingledecker2925]

Don't they have life insurance as a benefit for their employees?

[@Lulue_90]

@@brendashingledecker2925 thats definitivamente not enough. It's just a mexican he's not black enough or white enough. Siempre nos mandan a la chingada. "Ups is working with authorities" what a joke. Theyll just hand the cops documents of when he clocked n and out. UPS needs to be taken to court.

[@Goonie02]

@@brendashingledecker2925 as a Upser myself I can say we have death insurance from our union not necessarily the company. But I agree they should do more for the family. In the past at my hub it was the employees getting collections together and being there for each other. Not management.

[@lisakayruetz7354]

You don't know what you are talking about, obviously. We have life insurance and extra money if it happens on the job. Quite a bit of insurance.

[@lisakayruetz7354]

@@brendashingledecker2925 yes. Good insurance.

[@inacincinnis]

This is so, so horrible. I can't even imagine the pain the family is going through. Sending condolences to the family and all the peace for Esteban.

[@ir8free]

@Joe Miller prove your bs. good luck.

[@supremelordgodking1226]

I bet theyre laughing so hard from him dying because of the weather in california lmao

[@funboy7468]

@@supremelordgodking1226 You bet who's laughing?

[@supremelordgodking1226]

@@funboy7468 his dumb weak dying in california heat family

[@eva5601]

I don't think it was the heat, that caused his death. It may have been a pain killer, which he may have taken in excess, by accident. 😢

[@anothercappyd.c.9913]

So sorry for their loss. That’s heartbreaking

[@Michelle-rc2xv]

I am so sorry to the family losing a young man beginning his life. Life should not be snuffed out, over a company failure! This makes me so angry, and others should too!

[@rachael943]

As a delivery driver for Amazon, I can assure you we are pushed to our absolute limits by these companies who do not cut us any slack on hot days.

[@mumble1836]

I was scrolling waiting to see something pertaining to amazon. Im also a delivery driver and I just think about the working conditions we’re put thru and it makes me so upset how undervalued ALL service industry workers are and how so many powerful companies get away with horrible working conditions and how companies like amazon encourage high turnover rates and make it extremely difficult for drivers to unionize and demand better. it’s heartbreaking hearing what happened to this young person. when his aunt talked about him having goals of moving up the ladder it just made me sad-but I was sad because this is a young person full of life and possibility and capitalism and the taxing, physical and mental demand it puts on its employees is a real possible cause of his sudden death -all the while, managers and ceos are sitting in air conditioned buildings reaping all the benefit and all the profit…

[@sabir1208]

I don't order much from Amazon anymore; no way they can promise prime to so many people and not be pushing their employees to extreme lengths at some point

[@oceanzmusic]

They make you pick up more packages after your routes done and might even have to help 3 drivers in total till you get to go home

[@islandhi2u]

I also deliver an all they do is push us an micro manage us. Our union suxs too!!!

[@sr2291]

I agree!

[@YadaWhat]

Poor kid 😔. UPS should pay for his funeral! He died while working for them! My condolences to his family.

[@SaltySouthTexan]

UPS don’t care, they’ll,have his replacement Monday and forget he existed by Tuesday

[@ljthachopmaster2492]

@@SaltySouthTexan 😑true

[@BurnCrushExecute]

They won't even pay for air conditioning.

[@daintyflower5002]

UPS has no A/c In their driver trucks! Their trucks are made of metal!

[@daintyflower5002]

@Chris Linton Not worth the death of a hard worker.

[@PeneloveyMay]

Rest In Peace! My heart goes out to his family! May God give the family strength and comfort during this time.

[@Mixmastermonk80]

So sorry to the family! Sending lotsa of love & healing from Brooklyn, NY ❤️

[@dominicgarcia2552]

Respect for how the father raised this young man you can tell he has manners and was well raised and loved. My heart goes out to the family.

[@karencarcamo4620]

Lmao

[@508knucklehead]

@@karencarcamo4620 OMG a Real Karen

[@victrinistar8950]

She's a special one

[@kushking949]

@@508knucklehead HEARD she married her brother and grandpa

[@iamyourmaster.6795]

They need money , not your heart .

[@lovelymama707]

Former UPSER here this happens more often than you know. Personally in my hub we lost 2 workers there. Even with the union UPS still abuses their workers. One driver died while walking to the time clock only days after filing a grievance for the mandatory inhumane overtime. RIP to this young man and my condolences to his family.

[@LuckyCharms777]

How many hours with overtime were y’all working?

[@rhydians760]

OT depends on the day at our hub....and if you're a 22.4 you know you're going back out to stops off of people even when doing 200+ of your own.

[@Falcon-um7vo]

This was most likely due to dehydration / heat stroke or perhaps an undisclosed medical condition. I don't think it has anything to do with how many hours he was working.

[@dtaylor4001]

Exactly. Honestly, UPS doesn't care about the workers. Only the work being done. RIP to all the ppl who lost lives working with/at UPS

[@pepi8433]

@@Falcon-um7vo heart issue, or drugs

[@tatonkapeach]

Rest In Peace young man. Prayers up to heaven for his family

[@relaxingsoundsforgoodsleep4653]

UPS needs to be investigated! Their trucks don’t have A/C and their drivers are doing their jobs in extraordinary heat. The family of this young man should speak w/ an attorney.

[@snowgurl21]

Agree 100%!!!

[@justmy2abelincolns272]

This makes me realize I was in traffic today in Los Angeles beside a UPS truck driver on the freeway and I was just thinking about how hard they work and in trucks that have no air conditioning or doors. Huge health and safety hazard. I took a moment to really admire him but at the same time thought I would never want a family member working a job like that. The temperatures here in Los Angeles have been way too hot… Never mind how hot it gets everywhere else in the world where UPS still delivers. Drivers need to be made more of a priority.

[@winning3329]

I'm gonna start leaving them ice water when they deliver my packages

[@jennifer7648]

I live in Ohio and have always thought about how awful it is they don't have heat or air conditioning in their trucks which is a need😔

[@enhancedutility266]

@@winning3329 give them body armor drinks instead

[@patriciaflores2776]

AGREE !!!

[@josephsmith-im2ce]

@@LazyRun XD I was about to say that but in the end its not the fault of the person that commented nor anyone's except for maybe the driver and definitely the company. I don't know why this hasn't happened in Arizona.

[@privateprivate8366]

That is terrible! One of the things I’d like to mention, that I’ve personally experienced is that, when I become dehydrated, it’s not that I necessarily feel dehydrated or even thirsty. Instead, I may just feel sleepy or depleted, which I may not associate with dehydration. So, keep this in mind, during the hot weather.

[@Vikyasecret]

Feeling sleepy and depleted or wanting a nap is a sign of dehydration

[@kathleenardrey5094]

Good advice. Thank you.

[@josepenasanchez1491]

For real. Sometimes it's hard to tell when you are heat exhausted. Especially when you never experienced something like it before.

[@ALR21703]

My Condolences to the family what a tragic loss of a young man Heaven has gained an angel My prayers are with the family 🙏🏼 at this difficult time I think that all job who drive the company should supply the water for their drivers and make sure they have water my husband's last job supplied the water and even had them log in the water they drink to make sure they stay hydrated, This heat is no joke. im so saddened for the loss of this young man RIP 🙏🏼

[@condorX2]

@@ALR21703 good advice 👍

[@eleanorek.leslie9818]

Oh, how awful. Blessing to his family. RIP dear Son.

[@alissonjalil4729]

This is so heartbreaking! What a precious young man. God bless he & his family

[@FJB24586]

So sorry for his family and his father. Heartbreaking story, he looked like a great young man.

[@TomNouri]

😭

[@snackon9058]

tip your drivers, sadly uber drivers need a raise too

[@crli4353]

@@snackon9058 Wrong.....UPS drivers make THE BEST wages out of all carriers, they are unionized and I have never spoken to a single driver that wasn't happy with their occupation. Honest days wage for an honest days work, tipping people for doing their job is ridiculous and only breeds entitlement. I tip no none outside of restaurant servers and that is only because their base pay is criminally adjusted to account for tips. Other than them, do your job and shut up.

[@ingGS]

@@crli4353 Tipping culture is a thing only here in the USA. Everywhere else a tipped job has the same wage as any other job, your tip comes out of gratitude, generosity or appreciation for a really outstanding service, not because their lives depend on it. One time a computer repair shop asked me for a voluntary tip, I liked the service but had literally paid $250 for it, why was a tip necessary? I just said thank you.

[@FJB24586]

@F. A. riots are for the young self entitled cry babies of the country. I don’t fit in with that crowd.

[@aeo2608]

My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Esteban’s family. The heartbreak in his father’s voice tore me up. 😭😭😭

[@annagraham6204]

But then he was super happy talking about his favorite sports team. That’s what really matters most when it’s all said and done. The first thing I’d wanna do after losing a loved one is talk to the news! They’re so caring, truthful and compassionate!

[@l.b.5892]

So sad! My deepest sympathies 🙏

[@katiedid1851]

I am so sorry for this family. I am so sorry for this family. God bless this young man, who worked hard.

[@christinemarquez6544]

Saddest ever! Rest in peace & thank you for your dedication to your job!

[@DONTCRASHJET]

My condolences to the family, I’m just 2 years older then he was. I’m a mail carrier for USPS in L.A county and yes this heat is no joke. The most important thing to have is your water. Every summer I make sure to carry at least a gallon of water with me everyday! Also a water canteen that keeps it cool. UPS, Amazon, Fed-ex, USPS, and etc all my fellow deliverers need to remember! Our lives come before the job. Heat strokes, and heat exhaustion are no joke! Stay hydrated, and do what it takes to make it home to your families, healthy and in one piece.

[@bobby-ob9rg]

I agree with you I drive for amazon and one thing I make sure to have is enough water. But at the same time those step vans are no joke if it's 90 outside it's at least 115% inside

[@freedomishavingachoice3020]

Yeti or some other QUALITY coolers should be provided to employees, at no cost, with cooling packs in them if the employees are required to work in inhospitable human conditions. This is not just living without a bathroom. We can't keep killing our people for companies to profit. It's not a sustainable way to run a country. They are going to run out of willing workers. Very frustrating to watch with no power to stop rulers from continuing on the same path of failure.

[@melissalopez-nr2bl]

@@freedomishavingachoice3020 yes!! They need to accommodate their workers to keep them in safe and healthy conditions. UPS doesn't want to provide AC in my brother in law's vehicle claiming he isn't in there long enough for it to be necessary (????) It's completely ridiculous

[@hugostiglitz8465]

Make sure you that you replenish your electrolytes. dont just drink water. Eat some fruit and have some Gatorade or other similar drink with electrolytes.

[@samthepoet107]

@@melissalopez-nr2bl it depends on the route. I used to work on W. 57 Street in Manhattan. The UPS truck used to be parked in the same spot for much of the day. The driver would just keep taking out packages then return for more. So many tall buildings with so many tenants on one block.

[@SC-cb2pg]

People are dying and they’re calling it sudden adult death, this wasn’t happening to young healthy men until everyone got vaccinated. When did you ever hear about this many healthy young men and athletes just dropping during games or while working like this guy.

[@deleted72636]

yup, talk about it. But Big Pharma will hush anybody who brings that up.

[@kalaimoises]

pay attention to the suns activity and how consistent it has been in growing in activeness and how covid19 started around the same time, and how these people are dropping left and right

[@rosemo80]

I walked into the grocery store today abt 7/8pm everyone looked to be suffering from heat with scorched faces

[@fauxque5057]

💉💉💉

[@deneengrant2086]

Glad someone said it!

[@tanyaboland1838]

Im so sorry for your loss i couldnt imagine loosing a child. Praying for your family.

[@philthomas8351]

My prayers of healing go out to the father and family. He was so proud of Esteban. May he rest in peace.

[@MrSomename89]

Being a truck driver myself and knowing P&D drivers, it’s a line of work that’s really high paced and stressful. I wouldn’t say heat is out of the question, but the nature of the job makes you push yourself the whole shift. And I believe this youngster might have pushed himself a little too hard. To all the delivery drivers out there, rushing & stressing yourself is not worth it. Your health & well-being is far more important than any package inside your van.

[@chrisa.5084]

Facts and I live in Texas where it's hot 🥵 Take it easy, stand up to "managers" through your union if you have to and you'll be fine these corporations can't bring you back from death so take it easy people!

[@yvetteveres8235]

Vaxxed🔎

[@cjgamer2140]

@@yvetteveres8235 Yup looks like a case of S.A.D.S. to me.

[@g2rc]

@@yvetteveres8235 YEP!

[@solusgamer164]

I've pushed myself beyond what this guy probably experienced, especially since he's coming off an injury. This is either dehydration or heat stroke. The other options could be prior medical conditions or maybe even drug related (legal or otherwise). Regardless, the job isn't so stressful that you could drop dead from overwork. Also, since he's already worked 4 years, workload most likely isn't the cause.

[@naturesbest7977]

Worked for UPS for 4 years till 2018 as driver. I lost 50 lbs my first year instantly and Injured my lower back. My step counter was averaging over 30,000 steps perday. I had no breaks and barely had time to eat. No life Monday-Friday and in 2017 when we started Saturday deliveries, I ended up getting one day off a week. Combined with my national guard service. I was only getting 3 days off per month. The money was incredible. The better I did, the more work I was given. I looked like a skeleton. Black circles under my eyes permanently. Getting a day off was nearly impossible. I watch people fist fight at work. Package handlers overdosing on drugs. Some of the most miserable people I’ve ever met, besides my military service. I had to pack my bags like I was camping. Change of socks, underwear, gallon igloo of water, gatorades, sandwiches and Ibuprofen. I had a military bag packed with whatever I needed. My route had one rest room available in my 12 hour shift. Many nights I got home around 9:30/10. I tried not to bring work home with me. But after the first year, 12 hours a day 5 days a week. It’s all you talk about. I felt as though no one understood. But what was I supposed to do? I was making 1200 per week in 2015 with medical and dental and a 401k matching. August 2017 I blew my back out. To this day it still bothers me. I have horror stories of my route. The woods, the stress of beating the clock. It was never a good day. My best days were when I had a light load and was done by 4:30pm…45 minutes away from the hub. I was home by 7pm

[@1208aa]

Daaammm!!!!

[@mrwendell4564]

@Steez OnyahMomma I didn't read anywhere that his body is cripple for the rest of his life. Don't put words in his mouth

[@1catinhat]

@@mrwendell4564 he said that he still has back pains so they were not putting words in his mouth

[@1catinhat]

I'm a driver now and I was sick earlier in the week. I went to go be tested for COVID and tested negative. When I called in and told them I was going to test to see if I had it I was told if I tested negative if I needed to come in and run my route anyway. After I tested negative the doctor gave me a excuse for the rest of the week. At supervisor called me back later on that day to see if I had COVID. After I told him no he told me that they needed me to come in the next day. I said no I have an excuse. The next morning he called me and when I answer the phone and said hey he said it sounds like you're better and kept bugging me trying to get me to come in telling me I didn't have any option days to use and that they didn't have anybody to run my route. I like being a driver but it is a very toxic place to work where they treat you like you're a machine.

[@mrwendell4564]

@@1catinhat that doesn't mean for the rest of his life. Life is long

[@tracywaring3769]

I'm so sorry for your heartbreaking loss, may your beautiful son rest in peace xx

[@BasicCat]

when he said the good die young that hit hard man. May his soul rip

[@soulechelon2643]

Devastating to hear this. I recently had a package delivered and yeah, the heat is rough over here for people constantly out in the sun. The delivery man was sweating hard when he arrived. I met him at the door and gave him a bottle of water whether he needed it or not. He was extremely grateful. If any of you live in a very high heat environment and you're getting something delivered to you, don't hesitate to offer a water bottle to the person delivering. The absolute worst that can happen is them refusing it. Best case - you might just save a life. Either way, rest in peace Esteban. You clearly did not deserve this fate.

[@julieanders763]

thank you. I work Walmart spark and food delivery. so I know the feeling he felt.

[@pilotblue6070]

Having no access to a restroom and tight deadlines have to be the main reasons they don’t bring water with themselves, I wouldn’t hesitate to offer them using my restroom either.

[@usa4ever711]

Why does UPS let its drivers drive trucks that have NO AC in this day and age? I believe they should be made to upgrade instead of trying to save a couple of bucks! They pay lots of money on parking tickets! Way more than if they put AC in those trucks!!! Don't let this young man's death be in vain! It's time for UPS, FEDEX etc. to UPGRADE!!!

[@SteenyBean]

Thank you for that … we greatly appreciate the waters 💚

[@rhydians760]

As a UPS driver we greatly appreciate the waters...

[@sandyaw3057]

I can’t imagine the pain the family is experiencing losing a child who was so young. My prayers go out to all of Esteban’s family and friends. May he Rest In Peace 🙏🙏

[@narata1541]

Thank you for your prayers! We should all pray so Jesus Christ knows about what's happening with our delivery drivers. For those who are wondering why why should pray, remember that our true lord, Jesus, is looking after trillions and trillions of people. One person doing that is a lot. As long as we pray, Jesus will know that postal workers, people with viruses, and the unfortunate things that happened in Texis will not happen again! Jesus bless you!

[@EdsterIII]

@@narata1541 He IS JESUS! He knows! We NEED to pray for this man, his family, and all of the people who are going through the pain of loss and suffering. Also for all those trying to get through any issues, pain, or tribulations they are experiencing.

[@sandyaw3057]

@Mekehl I totally agree!

[@D3aN953]

@Mekehl why

[@valyuen915]

My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time 🙏🙏

[@kickie6323]

Absolutely heartbreaking!!!! My deepest sympathies to his family.

[@terryjackson9395]

Feel very bad for this father. You can forever be proud of your son, Sir.

[@freshlove7926]

Terry you are super cute

[@snackon9058]

imagine how many uber drivers die everyday and nobody tips them or cares for their health, sadly uber drivers deserve better respect and care, leave tips for all drivers 👍👍

[@dreidon1768]

Proud of a UPS driver? He could have done more with his life.

[@abceckswhyzee7169]

@@dreidon1768 What's wrong with a UPS drivers. They are essential workers imo. Everyone can "do more," but then there would be no garbage collectors, recyclers, janitors, fast food workers, etc.

[@dreidon1768]

@@abceckswhyzee7169 Those useless jobs could be done by anybody. He could have been q doctor, police officer, firefighter, etc. His line of work is not special and he is replaceable.

[@eeeddddddiiieee]

My heart breaks for that dad. He was so proud of his son.

[@theedwardian]

His Dad is so young! Imagine losing your 24 year old son at age 32!

[@haaxxx9]

@@theedwardian 32 - 24 = 8 years old when the father have a baby. Can I have more context on this? That's is not adding up well for human age. Is it a brother thing or...?

[@user-sm6se8pq2m]

I was in a sad mood, you made me laugh, thank you. @@theedwardian

[@taurussun2228]

I'm so sorry for your loss. This is so sad. ❤️

[@ronin5020]

My condolences to him, I’m currently recovering from heatstroke/Covid and know the pain he felt his system going through from dehydration. It’s imperative to maintain proper hydration even if your ego says “keep going…”

[@SA-Bean-Bean]

This is scary as a driver! I used to work for ups before i started deliveries. I'm outside all day in 108° and i get so overheated and dehydrated and never stop to rest and just push through. I will definitely take this to heart going forward. Prayers to the family!

[@apexreactions4231]

Keep a cooler of water in your truck and sip between deliveries. By the time you realize you're thirsty you're already receiving negative effects from dehydration. In heat especially never get to the point where you tangibly feel parched or you are at considerable risk of heat stroke.

[@SA-Bean-Bean]

@@apexreactions4231 yea the issue is that im in az, and i do keep drinks with me but even if they are on ice or frozen they are immediately melted and hot within a half hour TOPS! It makes it difficult when i have to stop so many times to get a drink thats not boiling hot! But maybe i can figure something else out! Im worried now about it. I do know what you said is true, and i have to start taking it seriously. I know its tmi, but i never pee all day either! So i definitely know changes need to be made immediately! Thanks for the advice and reminder! 💜

[@elexust730]

@@SA-Bean-Bean I feel your pain with the cooler situation. I’m a UPS driver in Texas and it’s been in the 100s lately. I found that not emptying the ice into cooler and just placing the ice bag on top the drinks make it last a little longer.

[@lorenzowashington5546]

Well your not that smart of a person then, and can't be surprised if something similar happens. It's not that hard to take breaks and drink water. These people not paying that much.

[@goonshroomz6976]

@@SA-Bean-Bean they sell those metal water bottle containers that can somewhat keep it colder longer if you add ice

[@silkyrobinson5079]

Seeing his father just broke my heart. What a fine young man Chavez was, and that's a great Dad, and Aunt 💙

[@lydiahrussell1812]

So sad. He sounds like a great young man. Sending prayers to his family and friends.

[@smithamy1982]

This is awful, a young man who literally worked himself to death, even waiting until the last package was delivered before succumbing to the probable heat stroke and dehydration. The UPS corporation needs to give their employees ac already! Legally they have to provide heat in the winter, so why isn't ac in the summer demanded?!?

[@RedLineShortFilms]

Because it would cut into their 5 billion dollar yearly profits! Installing AC in 126 000 UPS vehicles would cost 256 million dollars! Think about the poor shareholders who will make 5% less in 2023 if those AC units were installed!

[@killakay732]

@@RedLineShortFilms sadly… you’re exactly right . even in the warehouse it’s DISGUSTINGLY hot and humid . they have those industrial sized fans at the top of the belts but once you’re 6 cars down the middle of the belt , you get zero air flow when loading these package cars in the building . not to mention those fans probably haven’t ever been cleaned since the day they were installed - i was working right against one the one day and ended up with laryngitis 2 days later from all the dust and rusting blowing on my face for 6 straight hours

[@OmegaBahn]

This is heartbreaking... he seems like a good young man who's doing it right.

[@butternutsauce]

He wasn’t “doing it right” he was being taken advantage of by a multi billion dollar company. They should be taking better care of their employees

[@panamablack9671]

@@butternutsauce Exactly

[@fbidenflagguy]

Obviously not since he took the 💉 and was triple boosted.

[@butternutsauce]

@@fbidenflagguy How is having the vaccine living in your head rent free?

[@joeb134]

@Alejandro of course it was the shot, it couldn't possibly be the week of excessive heat and the physical nature of the job. Couldn't possibly be that.

[@trishr.3986]

Blessings to this family. I lost my baby boy when he was 30. Crushing to your entire heart and soul. Those UPS drivers work so hard and it’s a hard job many don’t appreciate. He looks so handsome! I am sure the angels of Heaven are singing for him!

[@KoolT]

So sorry

[@shirleys069]

So so sorry for both your losses

[@davidscott1340]

Believing your hallucinations are real is insanity, believing other people's hallucinations are real is religion.

[@Atlas92936]

Way too young. Such a tragic event. Rest In Peace. Prayers to the family.

[@Louisianasfinestshay]

Prayers to the family. So heartbreaking

[@RayNLA]

May this gentleman and his family be forever blessed. I encourage everyone that can to offer a cold bottle of water or two to anyone making a delivery to their residence. Ive been doing this for a while now and the drivers really appreciate the gesture.

[@shannoninalaska]

Excellent idea!

[@paulac8116]

My son died at 23. I feel this father's pain. It will forever be there. Their lives are changed forever. My deepest sympathies to this family. May God bless them and give them the strength to carry on 💚🙏

[@melissachartres3219]

I'm so sorry about your loss. That must be unspeakably intense grief. Do you mind my asking... did your son receive the "safe and effective" beer v1rus treatment?

[@kathleenardrey5094]

@@melissachartres3219 What is "beer v1rus"? (asking as a retired doctor)

[@kathleenardrey5094]

Your loss is sad; and it changes you forever in subtle ways. I am so sorry your boy died so young.

[@condorX2]

@@melissachartres3219 I'm more concerned for all the nurses who working overtime to take patients who don't believe the virus is real. "A million Americans have died from Covid-19 according to Johns Hopkins University website" 5-5-22 Update Forcing my COVID patients to die alone is inhumane - and unnecessary We're approaching 1 million U.S. deaths from COVID-19, but the numbers can't capture how these deaths occur: alone. Patients take their last breaths amid the alarms of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), without their families. Despite a dizzying pace of policy change to keep society going, policies condemning COVID-19 patients to die alone have not changed. Article date 3-7-22

[@condorX2]

@@mrstravel9381 Nice correction. I feel bad for all the nurses working overtime to take care of the patients who don't believe the virus is real. "A million Americans have died from Covid-19 according to Johns Hopkins University website" 5-5-22

[@marrymcnamara8709]

So sorry for him and family. He looked like an great young man.

[@raiderchavez24]

He was... Thank you. God Bless you

[@oddlilbird]

So sorry for their loss💔

[@knightu1642]

It's heartbreaking watching and listening to the father talk about losing his son. I pray for his family to be strong and carry on without their loved-one. May he Rest In Peace!

[@Brandon-qr2or]

I legit thought his father was his older brother. Rip

[@fernandoerives3245]

Young healthy individuals should reject the v@×...........

[@angiethompson5648]

My heart is with this family. No one should ever feel this kind of loss.

[@AC-LING666]

hi how is this man doing now , is he out of Hospital yet ? are his family by his bedside as he is recovering ?

[@the_Success_Experiments]

@@AC-LING666 he's dead

[@jonibrooks7731]

How devastating. I’m so sorry. Hugs and prayers for the family. ♥️♥️🙏🙏

[@judas7585]

THIS HAPPENS WAY TOO MUCH WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING

[@weescotties]

Condolences to his family. This is so heartbreaking! I had a UPS driver ask me if I had water a couple of weeks ago here on the East Coast, on a really hot day. I ran inside to get him a giant bottle. Those trucks must get really hot! UPS needs to do better! Make sure your drivers have water and AC!!!

[@brycemorgan6708]

Are used to work for UPS it was used to pay air-conditioning in any of your trucks they say it will cost too much money

[@kschepers124]

@@brycemorgan6708 they should be ashamed. If they weren’t thinking so selfishly this wouldn’t of happened.

[@intenseday06]

@@kschepers124, how do you know it was UPS's fault?? People like you should be ashamed of themselves! Nobody should assume ANYTHING until they do a proper investigation.

[@kschepers124]

@@intenseday06 what I was saying was with all the money UPS makes they should have air-conditioning in their trucks. If it turns out that this boy died because of that reason then yes they should be held accountable. I actually didn’t assume. What I did was misunderstand . When the clip said “ the family thinks it’s related to dehydration “ I missed the first part and thought it said “ died from dehydration “ sorry I missed used word

[@eva5601]

Hopefully this may happen, because of this.. They should go on strike.

[@JonathanDesVerney]

I knew him at UPS. RIP man 🙏

[@user-ij9tz1df5f]

Did he look healthy? Did he have any underlying medical conditions?

[@Breeze3444]

Are you guys required to be V’d?

[@rickhenderson6441]

@@Breeze3444 No we are not. At UPS you are a number, they don't care about you at all, it's all about the numbers, (SPOR) stops per on road hour..

[@idlibenglish6789]

@@Breeze3444 - That's what we really want to know! Tragic!

[@Samuelfish2k]

@@idlibenglish6789 They just told you no, dumbass.

[@juliamaxwellmarin]

This is absolutely horrific. I am so very sorry for your loss. My condolences to your family for such a tragic loss. Rest in Peace.

[@JL-zn7me]

My heart truly goes out to this family. Such a young man, this shouldn’t have happened. Many drivers become dehydrated and extremely ill due to this heat. Our mailman was sick just the other day. I had him sit in the AC, gave him water and drinks to take with him once he felt better. A delivery driver asked for water, the company he worked for wouldn’t allow him to use the AC in his truck because of the cost ( I will not name the company, but it’s a very well known home supply store/company that brings in an astronomical revenue). Companies need to take care of their employees!!! If our packages, supplies, mail are late- I don’t care! I care about the human beings forced to rush around in this heat!!! The least we can do is leave a cooler on the porch with water for these hardworking people!!! This 24 year old man had such a bright future ahead of him. My heart is broken. 🙏🏻

[@JW-uy8ej]

It’s always the people left behind that I grieve for….my heart breaks for this family. 😢❤️ rip young beautiful boy.

[@SWC44]

SO TRUE! THANKS

[@veganbeek75]

My heart breaks for this family. His smile and stature in all these pictures, you can tell he was a proud and ambitious young man.

[@ehrlich_]

And dumb enough to get the jab

[@JoeBlow-pu3yt]

Pride comes before destruction

[@whatjhas2say465]

This poor young man. I'm so sorry to the family...

[@soniaw4547]

I am so sad for the family. Very courageous of the father to share about his son and to bring awareness for the sake of other UPS delivery in such an unimaginable time of grief. May the peace of God that passes all understanding be with you and your family as you grieve sir.

[@mjlee4987]

I feel so sad for that father, you can tell in his voice how he really loved his son

[@ingGS]

His voice is breaking with pain. So sad, imagine loosing your son to the environment, so unexpected. 😓

[@ChaplainMike777]

Praying for his family who loved him deeply and for his UPS family as well. As a retired UPSer, UPSer's are special people and good people. It is a tragedy to lose one so young.

[@tkyahagi9848]

My question - what will the company do in wake of this incident and tragedy? Will they do anything to the family who lost their son? Also what will ups do going forward to prevent further incidents like this from happening?

[@ifeanyichukwu3644]

@@tkyahagi9848 It isnt really the company's fault though

[@julieb7785]

So sad....and yes, as a former legal secretary, UPS never once let me down. Always professional, smart guys...

[@slickbeaaach8446]

@ChaplainMike777 hello I recently quit UPS unceremoniously because I couldn’t handle the strenuous work conditions. While working last summer I found a unique way to alleviate the heat. I used a reusable ice pack/bag that i had attached to my body by a compression shirt, that I adjusted to different parts of my body that I felt began to overheat (eg. When my chest was freezing I move the bag to my back, torso, side or wherever area I felt was overheating and since it was held by my compression shirt I could always stay cool and have my hands free when I was working/driving). When the ice melted I simply put more ice from my big ice filled cooler (supply lasted all day). I was always cool and felt I beat the heat problem. I never told many drivers because I thought because of the protruding bag under my uniform I would be ridiculed by my co workers. Seeing what happened to this young man I feel ashamed of my cowardice. Please can you can get this idea out to a supervisor/center manager? I can’t live to see another young man die in this escalating heat.

[@jhowardsupporter]

@@slickbeaaach8446 They don't have AC in the van?

[@gonzalogonzalez7942]

My condolences heartbreaking, I can only imagine their loss,GOD bless this family.

[@refra1046]

SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR SON.GOD BLESS!