(L.A.) Darrie Gales, 68, Died in a Parking Lot
Case Number: 2026-03293
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 68-year-old Black male that occurred in a parking lot.
The coroner’s office identified the man as Darrie Gales of Long Beach.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine
Other Significant Condition: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
RIP DARRIE D GALES (April 17, 1957 – February 23, 2026)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday.