(L.A.) Vernon Polk Jr., 71, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-02776

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 71-year-old Black male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Vernon Polk Jr.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Effects of Fentanyl, Recent Cocaine Use, History of Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Tobacco Use

RIP VERNON POLK JR. (December 29, 1951 – March 12, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 14, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.

This is considered an accidental overdose.