diff --git a/code/game/machinery/cryopod.dm b/code/game/machinery/cryopod.dm
index 36196ea4eca..2e0c4c54375 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/cryopod.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/cryopod.dm
@@ -302,6 +302,7 @@
 		// Eject dead people
 		if(occupant.stat == DEAD)
 			go_out()
+			return
 
 		// Allow a gap between entering the pod and actually despawning.
 		if(world.time - time_entered < time_till_despawn)