Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Confirmed in Death of Ex-Yankees Player's Son

Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, died from carbon monoxide poisoning during a family vacation in Costa Rica. Investigations revealed that the family's hotel room was adjacent to a mechanical room, which likely led to high levels of carbon monoxide contamination. Initial theories of asphyxiation and food poisoning were ruled out after toxicology confirmed a lethal carboxyhemoglobin saturation of 64%. The tragic incident occurred on March 21, with authorities confirming the cause of death in early April. The Gardner family expressed their grief and remembered Miller as a vibrant young individual who was active in sports and beloved by many. The resort where the incident occurred has expressed condolences, while authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the contamination.