(L.A.) Danone Reed, 46, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2024-04223

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 46-year-old Black male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Danone Reed.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Acute Bronchopneumonia

Other Significant Condition: Methamphetamine Toxicity

RIP DANONE REED (December 29, 1977 – March 10, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 5:45 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on April 12, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the meth. This is considered an accidental drug overdose.