(L.A.) Arlen Giraldo-Montoya, 72, Died on a Sidewalk
Case Number: 2026-08271
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 72-year-old Latino male that occurred on a sidewalk.
The coroner’s office identified the man as Arlen Giraldo-Montoya.
Manner of Death: Natural
Cause of Death A: Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State
Cause of Death B: Diabetes Mellitus
Other Significant Conditions: Dehydration; Renal Dysfunction; Hypertension; Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
RIP ARLEN GIRALDO MONTOYA ( May 23, 2026)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday.
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state is a life-threatening diabetic emergency characterized by extreme hyperglycemia, dehydration, and absence of significant ketoacidosis.