Woman who died after getting stuck in donation box in Lodi identified
A woman who died after becoming stuck inside a donation box in Lodi earlier this week has been identified.
Lodi's Police Department said it received a call around 6:10 p.m. Monday reporting that a woman had her head stuck in a donation box with her legs hanging out near the intersection of North Pacific Avenue and West Elm Street.
When officers arrived, they found the woman still partially inside the donation container, intended for clothes and shoes.
Lodi Fire Department personnel responded and assisted in gaining entry into the box to free the woman. First responders provided medical aid at the scene before transporting her to an area hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
The San Joaquin County medical examiner identified the woman as 44-year-old Diana Borysenko of Lincoln, Nebraska. Lodi police said it is unknown how long she was inside the donation bin.
Lodi police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward as the investigation remains active.
The City of Modesto stated that the donation box is owned by the local nonprofit Eco Recycling and is leased to the owner of the property where it is located. The box is currently unusable.