(L.A.) Byron Curtis, 51, Died in June

Case Number: 2023-06559

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 51-year-old Black male.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Byron Curtis.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Sequelae of Acute and Chronic Ethanol Use

Other Significant Conditions: Effects of Fentanyl and Chronic Tobacco Use

RIP BYRON CURTIS (October 29, 1971 – June 4, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 12:36 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on July 30, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for fentanyl. This was determined to be an accidental overdose.