(L.A.) Harold Kirkland, 68, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-04342

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 68-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Harold Kirkland.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Complications of Methamphetamine Use

Other Significant Conditions: Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus

RIP HAROLD KIRKLAND (May 8, 1954 – March 25, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 1:28 p.m.

Drug deaths are frequently classified as accidents under the assumption that the users didn’t intend to kill themselves.