(L.A.) Christopher Smuts, 38, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-00213

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 38-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Christopher Smuts.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Ethanol, Fentanyl, and Methamphetamine

RIP CHRISTOPHER SMUTS ( January 5, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday.

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