(L.A.) Merced Smith, 51, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2024-04987

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 51-year-old White/Caucasian female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office identified the woman as Merced Smith.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effect of Fentanyl

RIP MERCED SMITH (April 29, 1972 – March 24, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 5:05 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on June 13, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.

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