(L.A.) Christopher Johnson, 42, Died from Fentanyl

Case Number: 2023-10978

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 42-year-old male that occurred at a private residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Christopher Johnson and listed his race/ethnicity as White + Hispanic.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl Intoxication

Other Significant Condition: Coronary Atherosclerosis

RIP CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON (October 7, 1980 – August 20, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 4:51 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 23, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug. This is considered an accidental overdose.