(L.A.) Hugh Bennett, 62, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-14136

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 62-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Hugh Bennett.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Cocaine and Methamphetamine Toxicity

RIP HUGH BENNETT ( September 5, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on November 5, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

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