(L.A.) Albert Valdez, 72, Died on Christmas

Case Number: 2024-20188

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 72-year-old Latino male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Albert Valdez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP ALBERT VALDEZ (November 20, 1952 – December 25, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 2:35 p.m.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.