(L.A.) Calvin Vinson, 64, Died From a Coke Overdose

Case Number: 2024-11564

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 64-year-old Black male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Calvin Vinson.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Cocaine Effects

Other Significant Condition: Asthma

RIP CALVIN VINSON (December 12, 1959 – July 21, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 3:20 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 11, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.