(L.A.) Abel Tapia-Villar, 42, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-01384

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 42-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Abel Tapia-Villar.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Blunt-Force Trauma of the Head

Other Significant Condition: Chronic Alcohol Abuse Disorder

RIP ABEL TAPIA VILLAR ( January 22, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.