(L.A.) Andy Ngo, 37, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2025-11242

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 37-year-old Asian male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Andy Ngo.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine

RIP ANDY NGO (July 27, 1987 – July 13, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at around 12:56 a.m.

Reference location: 1300 North Spring Street, Los Angeles 90012

The address belongs to Nick’s Cafe.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 7, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab. This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.

3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as ecstasy (tablet form), and molly (crystal form), is an entactogen with stimulant and minor psychedelic properties.