PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A man died early Tuesday morning at an Amazon distribution center in Port St. Lucie, officers said.
The incident occurred at about 12:08 a.m. at the Amazon facility located at 13450 Southwest Anthony F. Sansone Sr. Blvd.
Police said a mechanic became trapped under an Amazon delivery van, prompting officers and the St. Lucie County Fire District to respond to the facility.
Investigators said a preliminary investigation revealed that Andrew Tabannah, 42, was working underneath the van, which was propped up by a jack stand.
At some point, police said the jack stand failed and the van partially fell on Tabannah, pinning him underneath.
Coworkers placed additional jacks under the van and pulled Tabannah out from underneath the vehicle. Police said they began life-saving measures until an ambulance arrived.
Tabannah, who was a contract worker and not an Amazon employee, was taken to Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Police said detectives took over the investigation, notified OSHA and will be working with them on the case.
At this time, police said the death appears to be accidental and no foul play is suspected.
Community mourns death
WPTV reporter Tyler Hatfield spoke to neighbors of the victim and learned Tabannah was known for helping out in the community.
"It was quite a shock to hear that his life had ended so shortly," neighbor Madison Hadad said.
Following the tragedy, Hadad said she is now thinking about Tabannah's wife and family.
"I can't even imagine every single feeling that's going through her mind right now," Hadad said.
She said Tabannah was the perfect neighbor who helped her family during Hurricane Milton.
"They came over and (asked), 'What can we do to help you?'" Hadad said.
She said they helped her and other neighbors put up hurricane shutters ahead of the storm.
"It was an incredibly sweet gesture," Hadad said. "It's something that we won't ever forget."
Hadad said now it's time for the community to support Tabannah's family.
"We're gonna help be good neighbors like he has led and shown us by example," Hadad said. "We'll continue to pour that love back into his family that his family poured into us."
An Amazon spokesperson released the following statement regarding the incident:
"Our thoughts are with the contractor, their family, and friends during this very difficult time."
