(L.A.) Nathan Young-Nichols, 15, Died From Recreational Drug Use

Case Number: 2020-04300

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 15-year-old Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the teen as Nathan Young-Nichols, resident of Santa Bella Road in Rolling Hills Estates 90274.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Mixed Drug Toxicity (Fentanyl, Methylenedioxyamphetamine)

RIP NATHAN YOUNG-NICHOLS (October 10, 2004 – May 15, 2020)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 11:51 a.m.

The decedent passed away at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, whose address is 3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505. It was about four miles away from his home.

Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) is a ring-substituted derivative of amphetamine and is a member of the group of drugs popularly known as “Ecstasy” which also includes methylenedioxymethylamphetamine (MDMA) and methylenedioxyethylamphetamine (MDEA).