(L.A.) Curtis Watkins, 48, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-06617

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 48-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Curtis Watkins.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Multiple Organ Failure

Cause of Death B: Methamphetamine Toxicity

Other Significant Conditions: Chronic Kidney Disease, Hyperlipidemia

RIP CURTIS WATKINS (September 2, 1974 – June 5, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 3:10 p.m.

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