(L.A.) Jesus Garcia Ruiz, 55, Died From Substance Abuse

Case Number: 2024-14252

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 55-year-old Latino male that occurred in a vehicle.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Jesus Garcia Ruiz.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine Intoxication

Other Significant Condition: Effects of Alcohol

RIP JESUS GARCIA RUIZ (May 19, 1969 – September 8, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 5:15 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on January 21, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

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