This is such a tragic story.

A WPEC (West Palm Beach) Digital Producer passed away in the Sinclair station’s parking lot.

Insiders tell FTVLive that Gary Detman appeared to have died in his vehicle at the station. A number of staffers walked by the car and didn’t realize that Detman was dead inside.

One staffer said they saw him in the car, but thought he was sleeping.

“The reality came to light right before the evening shows,” says one station insider.

A memo to the staff went out while Detman body was still in the car outside the station.

The station announced his passing during the newscast.

It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Gary Detman.

Gary took charge of CBS12's digital efforts.

Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/aGXf31L9h8
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) April 29, 2023

Many employees are traumatized and grieving. We can only hope that WPEC and Sinclair are offering help to the employees.

Gary Detman was 53 years old.