(L.A.) Melvin Smith, 69, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2024-02755

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 69-year-old Black male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Melvin Smith.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine and Fentanyl

RIP MELVIN SMITH (February 25, 1954 – February 13, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 11:20 p.m.