(L.A.) Ronnie Tarlton, 64, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2025-02210

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 64-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Ronnie Tarlton.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Sequelae of Septic Shock

Cause of Death B: Urinary Tract Infection and Pneumonia

Other Significant Conditions: Effects of Methamphetamine, Liver Cirrhosis Etiology Unknown, Diabetes Mellitus

RIP RONNIE TARLTON (September 12, 1960 – February 2, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 5:08 p.m.

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