(L.A.) Zachary Posey, 30, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-10998

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 30-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Zachary Posey.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine

Other Significant Conditions: Effects of Mitragynine, Oxycodone and Amphetamine

RIP ZACHARY THOMAS POSEY (May 16, 1995 – July 8, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on October 2, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab. This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, polydrug overdose.

Combining depressants (like oxycodone) and stimulants (like amphetamine) is extremely dangerous. Oxycodone slows breathing and heart rate, while amphetamine speeds them up. This creates conflicting signals in the body, increasing the risk of overdose, cardiac arrest, or respiratory failure. Mitragynine (kratom) can act as both a stimulant and a depressant, further complicating the effects.
 

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The decedent leaves behind three young children.