(L.A.) William Heddy, 51, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2023-07699

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 51-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as William Heddy.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Effects of Methamphetamine, Multiple Skin Ulcers, History of Chronic Alcohol Use and Schizophrenia

RIP WILLIAM HEDDY (August 31, 1971 – June 24, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 6:26 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 4, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the meth.

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