(L.A.) Blanca Torres, 50, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2022-11285

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 50-year-old Caucasian female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the woman as Blanca Torres.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Cardiopulmonary Arrest

Cause of Death B: History of Probable Pulmonary Embolism

Cause of Death C: Left Bimalleolar Fracture

Cause of Death D: History of Fall

RIP BLANCA TORRES (March 20, 1972 – September 24, 2022)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 12:53 a.m.

A bimalleolar fracture is a fracture of the ankle that involves the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus. Studies have shown that bimalleolar fractures are more common in women, people over 60 years of age, and patients with existing comorbidities.