(L.A.) Claudia Gutierrez, 43, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-10634

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 43-year-old Hispanic female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the woman as Claudia Gutierrez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

Other Significant Conditions: Hydrocephalus and History of Cryptococcal Meningitis

RIP CLAUDIA GUTIERREZ ( July 5, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday.

Cryptococcal meningitis is a fungal infection of the tissues covering the brain and spinal cord. These tissues are called meninges.