(L.A.) Joel Evaristo Garcia, 45, Died From a Meth OD

Case Number: 2024-16510

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 45-year-old Latino male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Joel Evaristo Garcia.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine Toxicity

Other Significant Condition: Alcoholism and Obesity

RIP JOEL EVARISTO GARCIA (July 13, 1979 – October 19, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 6:03 p.m.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.