(L.A.) Sajeewani Pulukkutti Ralalage Elias, 46, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2024-15005

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 46-year-old female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the woman as Sajeewani Pulukkutti Ralalage Elias and listed her race/ethnicity as Native American + Alaskan Native.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Anoxic Brain Injury

Cause of Death B: Cardiac Arrest

Cause of Death C: Anaphylactic Reaction

RIP SAJEEWANI PULUKKUTTI RALALAGE ELIAS (September 27, 1977 – September 20, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 9:49 p.m.

An anaphylactic reaction is typically classified as an accident instead of a natural death because it is an unintended and unforeseen consequence of exposure to an allergen.

In forensic contexts, deaths caused by anaphylaxis are considered accidental because the individual usually does not anticipate the exposure or the severity of their reaction. There is no intent or premeditation involved, which distinguishes it from other manners of death like homicide or suicide.