(L.A.) Verna Scott, 68, Died in a Vehicle

Case Number: 2026-10976

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 68-year-old Black female that occurred in a vehicle.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Verna Scott.

STATUS: The decedent’s body is ready to be released. Ruling by the deputy medical examiner is deferred pending additional investigation.

Manner and cause of death will be added to this page when it becomes available.

If the DME has ordered toxicological screening, the next public update may take five to eight months.

RIP VERNA SCOTT ( July 10, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.