(L.A.) Eric Paiz, 38, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2026-03626

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 38-year-old Latino male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Eric Paiz.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Multiple Drug Toxicity

RIP ERIC OSWALDO PAIZ (September 7, 1987 – February 28, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday.

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