(L.A.) Craig Smith, 81, Died in a Vehicle

Case Number: 2026-00890

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of an 81-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a vehicle.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Craig Smith.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Blunt-Force Trauma

RIP CRAIG SMITH ( January 15, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.

Note that there are multiple decedents named “Craig Smith” in public records.

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