(L.A.) Albert Cruz, 49, Died in Santa Monica

Case Number: 2022-02521

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 49-year-old Latin American male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Albert Cruz.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Acute Cardiac Dysfunction

Cause of Death B: Idiopathic Cardiomyopathy

Other Significant Condition: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP ALBERT CRUZ (October 7, 1972 – March 1, 2022)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 10:34 a.m.

This is considered an accidental drug overdose. The decedent was transient.

Incident Location:
In front of 1349 26th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

The address given belongs to 26th and Santa Monica Family Housing, an affordable family housing complex.

Map views only approximate location and do not indicate the precise spot where the incident happened.