(L.A.) Jose Gutierrez Ruiz, 46, Died in a Garage

Case Number: 2026-04451

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 46-year-old Latino male that occurred in a garage.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Jose Gutierrez Ruiz.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Acute Methamphetamine Intoxication

RIP JOSE GUTIERREZ RUIZ ( March 14, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday.

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

Note that there are multiple decedents named “Jose Gutierrez” in public records.