(L.A.) Ruben Mares, 32, Died at a Motel

Case Number: 2025-07604

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 32-year-old Latino male that occurred at a motel.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Ruben Mares.

Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Reyes.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

RIP RUBEN MARES (February 17, 1993 – May 7, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 12:15 p.m.

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

Note that there are multiple decedents named “Ruben Mares” in public records.