(L.A.) Brad Varela, 27, Died in an Alley

Case Number: 2023-15470

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 27-year-old Latino male that occurred in an alley.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Brad Varela.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

RIP BRAD VARELA (July 10, 1996 – November 10, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 8:21 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on April 10, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs.