(L.A.) Reynaldo Gonzales, 59, Died From PCP

Case Number: 2024-09970

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 59-year-old Latino male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Reynaldo Gonzales.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Effects of Phencyclidine, History of Diabetes Mellitus, Stroke and Chronic Tobacco Use

RIP REYNALDO GONZALES (December 17, 1964 – June 22, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 12:52 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on August 26, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive from the lab.

This is considered an accidental drug overdose.