(L.A.) Rodrigo Valdez, 46, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-05338

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

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Rodrigo Valdez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Complications of Anoxic Brain Injury

Cause of Death B: Effects of Fentanyl

RIP RODRIGO VALDEZ ( March 18, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.