(L.A.) Joseph Petty, 43, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2025-19397

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 43-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Joseph Petty.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine Toxicity

RIP JOSEPH LEE PETTY (1982 – December 12, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.