(L.A.) James Martinez, 49, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-08851

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 49-year-old Hispanic male that occurred in the yard of a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as James Martinez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl Toxicity

Other Significant Condition: Diabetes

RIP JAMES MARTINEZ (February 27, 1974 – July 14, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 7:45 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 30, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug.

This is considered an accidental overdose.