(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.