(L.A.) Antonio Mercado, 36, Died in a Vehicle

Case Number: 2026-05447

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 36-year-old Latino male that occurred in a vehicle.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Antonio Mercado.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Effects

RIP ANTONIO MERCADO ( April 2, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.