(L.A.) Kevin Casado, 28, Died at an On-Ramp

Case Number: 2023-12725

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 28-year-old Latino male that occurred at an on-ramp.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Kevin Casado.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Combined Effects of Methadone, Hydrocodone, and Methamphetamine

Other Significant Condition: Complications of Intestinal Malrotation

RIP KEVIN CASADO (September 11, 1995 – September 21, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 3:00 a.m.

The decedent was found lifeless on the Golden State (5) Freeway near Boyle Heights.

Officers from the California Highway Patrol were called to the Soto Street on-ramp of the northbound freeway where they found the body.

Adults with intestinal malrotation often experience chronic, nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms such as crampy abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and bloating. These symptoms can persist for years and may be severe enough to impact daily life and quality of life.

Chronic pain is a well-known risk factor for self-medication with substances, including prescription opioids and illicit drugs, as individuals seek relief from persistent discomfort.