(L.A.) Matthew Cardoza, 57, Died From Drugs

Case Number: 2023-08273

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 57-year-old Hispanic/Latino male that occurred in a healthcare service.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Matthew Cardoza.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Combined Effects of Methamphetamine, Phencyclidine and Fentanyl

RIP MATTHEW CARDOZA (July 3, 1966 – July 5, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 1:50 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on May 2, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs.