Details reportedly emerge in tragic death of ex-Yankees star's son

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Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former Yankee outfielder Brett, died of asphyxiation "after a possible intoxication after apparently ingesting some food," a Costa Rica Judicial Investigative Agency official told NBC.

Reports circulated earlier in the day that the family was vacationing in the Central American country last week when Miller fell ill and died. 

The State Department said in a statement to Fox News Digital that local officials were investigating a death that occurred on March 21 in Costa Rica — the same day Miller Gardner passed away.

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New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (11) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the  Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning at Field of Dreams.  (Jeffrey Becker/USA TODAY Sports)

Fox News Digital reached out to the aforementioned agency for additional comment but has not yet heard back.

Gardner and his family announced Miller's death in a statement on Sunday.

"With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the passing of our youngest son, Miller. He was 14 years old and has left us far too soon after falling ill along with several other family members while on vacation," their statement read. "We have so many questions and so few answers at this point, but we do know that he passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, March 21st.

"Miller was a beloved son and brother and we cannot yet comprehend our life without his infectious smile. He loved football, baseball, golf, hunting, fishing, his family and his friends. He lived life to the fullest every single day."

The Yankees also released a statement