diff --git a/src/main/scala/net/psforever/actors/session/support/SessionData.scala b/src/main/scala/net/psforever/actors/session/support/SessionData.scala
index 0143400f..81f0a733 100644
--- a/src/main/scala/net/psforever/actors/session/support/SessionData.scala
+++ b/src/main/scala/net/psforever/actors/session/support/SessionData.scala
@@ -2208,6 +2208,8 @@ class SessionData(
         // auto kick players damaging spectators
         if (obj.spectator && obj != player) {
           administrativeKick(player)
+        } else if (!player.isAlive) {
+
         } else {
           obj.Actor ! Vitality.Damage(func)
         }