(L.A.) Joerene Hart, 67, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-16675

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 67-year-old Black female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office identified the woman as Joerene Hart. Born in L.A. County.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine and Cocaine

Other Significant Condition: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

RIP JOERENE E HART (February 20, 1958 – October 23, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published in early January, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

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