(L.A.) Scott Hempstead, 67, Died in a Vehicle

Case Number: 2025-09418

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 67-year-old Black male that occurred in a vehicle.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Scott Hempstead.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Diseaese

Other Significant Conditions: Effects of Cocaine, History of Congestive Heart Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, and Chronic Tobacco Use

RIP SCOTT HEMPSTEAD ( June 8, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday.