(L.A.) Walter Choate, 62, Died at an Encampment

Case Number: 2023-18426

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 62-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at an encampment.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Walter Choate.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine Intoxication

RIP WALTER CHOATE (May 25, 1961 – December 28, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 9:55 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on March 22, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.

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