Amazon Driver Arrested After Passing Out, Fleeing Police in Visalia

46-year-old Daniel Seamons faces charges including evading officers and driving under the influence.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:05pm

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A 46-year-old Amazon delivery driver named Daniel Seamons was arrested in Visalia, California after police found him passed out in his delivery van, then drove away and struck a curb while fleeing from officers. Seamons faces charges including evading police, possession of a controlled substance, DUI, and vandalism.

Why it matters

This incident raises concerns about the working conditions and potential substance abuse issues facing Amazon's delivery workforce, which has faced scrutiny over high injury rates and demanding productivity targets. The case also highlights the public safety risks when delivery drivers are impaired or unfit to operate their vehicles.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a report of a man down at an intersection in Visalia and found Seamons passed out in his Amazon-branded delivery van. As personnel tried to assist him, Seamons woke up, put the vehicle in gear, and drove away, running over fire equipment in the process. Police chased the van until Seamons struck a curb, at which point he was arrested on suspicion of evading officers, drug possession, DUI, and vandalism.

  • On Tuesday, police responded to a report of a man down at Modoc Avenue and Leila Street in Visalia.
  • As personnel were helping Seamons, he woke up, put the vehicle in gear, and drove away.

The players

Daniel Seamons

A 46-year-old Amazon delivery driver from Clovis, California who was arrested after passing out in his delivery van and then fleeing from police.

Visalia Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and arrested Seamons.

Amazon

The e-commerce company that employed Seamons as a delivery driver.

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What they’re saying

“We must ensure the safety of our roads and hold accountable those who endanger the public.”

— Chief John Ferriera, Visalia Police Department

What’s next

The Tulare County District Attorney's Office will determine what charges Seamons will face. Amazon has not yet commented on the incident or Seamons' employment status.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for greater oversight and support for Amazon's delivery workforce to prevent incidents that put public safety at risk. It also raises questions about the working conditions and potential substance abuse issues facing gig economy delivery drivers.