(L.A.) Darrell Deckard, 55, Died in an Apartment Hallway

Case Number: 2025-15711

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 55-year-old Black male that occurred in the hallway of an apartment.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Darrell Deckard.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP DARRELL DECKARD ( October 5, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday.

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