(L.A.) Eric Erzinger, 57, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-05246

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 57-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Eric Erzinger.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Acute Isopropanol Intoxication

Other Significant Condition: Hyperglycemia

RIP ERIC ERZINGER (January 28, 1968 – March 24, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 11:52 a.m.

Isopropyl alcohol is commonly used as a disinfectant, hand sanitizer, antifreeze, and solvent, and typically comprises 70 percent of “rubbing alcohol.” People ingest isopropyl alcohol either unintentionally or with the intent to become intoxicated (ie, ethanol substitute) or to harm themselves. Isopropyl alcohol functions primarily as a central nervous system (CNS) inebriant and depressant, and its toxicity and treatment resemble those of ethanol.

Fatality from isolated isopropyl alcohol toxicity is rare but can result from subsequent injury while inebriated, from untreated coma with airway compromise, or, rarely, from cardiovascular depression and shock following massive ingestion.