(L.A.) Catalina Reyero, 71, Died in a Hospital

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Case Number: 2024-13058

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 71-year-old White/Caucasian female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Catalina Reyero.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: C1 Spinal Fracture

RIP CATALINA REYERO (March 13, 1953 – August 17, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 6:20 p.m.

C1 vertebra fractures, also known as atlas fractures or Jefferson fractures, are serious injuries to the uppermost vertebra of the spine.

The C1 vertebra (atlas) forms a ring-like structure that supports the skull and allows for head movement. C1 fractures typically occur due to axial loading forces, such as:

  • Diving accidents
  • Motor vehicle collisions
  • Falls impacting the head

The axial load causes the ring of C1 to burst outward, usually resulting in at least two fracture points.