(L.A.) Claude Nugent Jr., 58, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2026-08653

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 58-year-old Black male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Claude Nugent Jr.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine and Phencyclidine

RIP CLAUDE NUGENT JR. ( May 31, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday.