(L.A.) Carlos Vanegas, 54, Died in a Parking Lot

Case Number: 2024-02155

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 54-year-old Latino male that occurred in a parking lot.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Carlos Vanegas.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP CARLOS VANEGAS (April 16, 1969 – February 3, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 6:15 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on March 14, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.

This is considered an accidental overdose.