(L.A.) Benjamin Smithy, 23, Died at a Residence

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Case Number: 2024-04475

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 23-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Benjamin Smithy.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl Intoxication

RIP BENJAMIN SMITHY (November 9, 2000 – March 14, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 4:19 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on April 22, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.