(L.A.) Darlene Andrade, 50, Died From Substance Abuse

Case Number: 2024-12841

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 50-year-old Hispanic female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Darlene Andrade.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Combined Effects of Methamphetamine and Alcohol

Other Significant Conditions: Medical History of Diabetes Mellitus, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Tobacco Use

RIP DARLENE ANDRADE (August 10, 1974 – August 13, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 1:52 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published in mid-December, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.