(L.A.) Darnell Clayton, 33, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2025-16991

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 33-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Darnell Clayton. Born in L.A. County.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine Toxicity

RIP DARNELL CLAYTON (September 29, 1992 – October 29, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.

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