(L.A.) Roland Cardiel, 55, Died From Substance Abuse

Case Number: 2005-02282

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 55-year-old Caucasian male that occurred in a parking lot.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Roland Cardiel.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

Cause of Death B: Rupture Esophageal Varices

Cause of Death C: Hepatic Cirrhosis

Cause of Death D: Probable Chronic Alcoholism

Other Significant Condition: Methamphetamine Use

RIP ROLAND CARDIEL (November 18, 1949 – March 21, 2005)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 7:05 p.m.

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