(L.A.) Ernesto Becerra, 57, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2025-13938

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 57-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Ernesto Becerra.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

Other Significant Condition: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP ERNESTO BECERRA (February 4, 1968 – September 2, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday.

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