(L.A.) Herman Cerda, 55, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2025-14629

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 55-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Herman Cerda. Born in L.A. County.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Ischemic Encephalopathy

Cause of Death B: Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Toxicity

RIP HERMAN N CERDA (January 14, 1970 – September 15, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday.

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