(L.A.) Sarah Benolken, 67, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2025-03698

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 67-year-old White/Caucasian female that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Sarah Benolken.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Sudden Cardiac Dysfunction

Cause of Death B: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP SARAH BENOLKEN (April 18, 1957 – February 26, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 7:11 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on May 9, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.