Shelma Reyna dies in fatal Richmond accident

Shelma Reyna dies in fatal Richmond accident

Fatal Richmond accident death of Shelma Reyna

A UPS employee was killed Monday by falling boxes while loading a truck at the company’s Richmond warehouse on Atlas Road. The full name of the deceased UPS employee, identified by her family, is Shelma Reyna.

According to police reports, a coworker found Reyna unresponsive inside the cargo area of the truck and summoned emergency services. Medical examiners confirmed her death at the scene.

The family has stated that the death was caused by a “mechanical failure” inside the vehicle, as shared on the memorial campaign page. The fundraising page noted that Reyna left behind five children.

Shelma Reyna, a mother of five, was employed by UPS at their major distribution center. Richmond city records indicate the company employs over 1,300 people at the facility, making it one of the largest employers in the city.

The investigation is being treated as a workplace accident, with authorities examining the equipment involved. A company representative expressed condolences to the family while emphasizing their commitment to supporting the investigation.

Further details about the incident or the ongoing investigation have not yet been released.