(L.A.) James Mesa, 64, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2025-09013

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

The coroner’s office identified the man as James Mesa.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Probable Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysm

Other Significant Conditions: Effects of Methamphetamine, History of Hypertension and Prior Cerebral Aneurysm Status Post Coil Embolization

RIP JAMES MESA (March 22, 1961 – May 31, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday.

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