(L.A.) Erick Ruiz, 88, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-00126

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of an 88-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Erick Ruiz.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Multiple Blunt-Force Traumatic Injuries

RIP ERICK RUIZ ( January 3, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday.