(L.A.) Nathaniel Hicks, 64, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2023-07827

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 64-year-old Black male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Nathaniel Hicks.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine and Fentanyl

RIP NATHANIEL HICKS (June 15, 1959 – June 27, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 9:48 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on August 29, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.