(L.A.) Ruben Paniagua Lopez, 28, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-05015

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 28-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Ruben Paniagua Lopez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Complications of Rhabdomyolysis

Cause of Death B: Combined Effects of Methamphetamine and Ethanol Use and Blunt-Force Injuries

RIP RUBEN PANIAGUA LOPEZ ( March 25, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.