(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.