(L.A.) Eldwin Franklin, 67, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2026-04082

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 67-year-old Black male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Eldwin Franklin.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Acute Cocaine Intoxication

RIP ELDWIN FRANKLIN ( March 8, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday.

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