(L.A.) Darryl Pettus, 51, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2023-02356

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 51-year-old Black male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Darryl Pettus.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Acute Alcohol Intoxication

Other Significant Condition: Probable Congestive Heart Failure

RIP DARRYL PETTUS (October 7, 1971 – March 1, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 5:20 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published in early July.

Most alcohol-related deaths are classified as accidents under the assumption that the drinkers did not intend to kill themselves.