(L.A.) Michael Rodriguez, 65, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2024-16527

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 65-year-old Latino male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Michael Rodriguez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine; History of Liver Cirrhosis (Etiology Unknown)

RIP MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ (January 17, 1959 – October 20, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on January 28, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.