(L.A.) Rafael Hernandez, 64, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2025-20150

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 64-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Rafael Hernandez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP RAFAEL HERNANDEZ ( December 27, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday.

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