(L.A.) Howard Russell, 83, Died in a Vehicle

Case Number: 2025-13784

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of an 83-year-old Black male that occurred in a vehicle.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Howard Russell.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: Diabetes Mellitus

RIP HOWARD REESE RUSSELL ( August 29, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.

The decedent’s body was found in the parking lot of the Cathedral Medical – Urgent Care Clinic in the City of San Fernando.

He had just visited the clinic and upon returning to his vehicle, experienced a medical incident.