(L.A.) Andres Penaloza, 42, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-11400

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 42-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Andres Penaloza.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Toxicity

Other Significant Conditions: Hypertensive Heart Disease; Obesity

RIP ANDRES PENALOZA (October 5, 1980 – August 28, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 4:05 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on October 19, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.