(L.A.) Nicholas Castaneda, 38, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2026-03002

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 38-year-old Latino male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Nicholas Castaneda.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Ethanol

RIP NICHOLAS CASTANEDA (1987 – February 19, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.

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