diff --git a/endpoints/verbs/__init__.py b/endpoints/verbs/__init__.py
index 499c9d998..449f56757 100644
--- a/endpoints/verbs/__init__.py
+++ b/endpoints/verbs/__init__.py
@@ -109,7 +109,15 @@ def _write_derived_image_to_storage(verb, derived_image, queue_file):
 
   # Re-Initialize the storage engine because some may not respond well to forking (e.g. S3)
   store = Storage(app, metric_queue, config_provider=config_provider, ip_resolver=ip_resolver)
-  store.stream_write(derived_image.blob.placements, derived_image.blob.storage_path, queue_file)
+
+  try:
+    store.stream_write(derived_image.blob.placements, derived_image.blob.storage_path, queue_file)
+  except IOError as ex:
+    logger.debug('Exception when writing %s derived image %s: %s', verb, derived_image, ex)
+
+    with database.UseThenDisconnect(app.config):
+      registry_model.delete_derived_image(derived_image)
+
   queue_file.close()