(L.A.) David Cerda, 35, Died at a Motel

Case Number: 2025-20090

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 35-year-old Latino male that occurred at a motel.

The coroner’s office identified the man as David Cerda of Gardena. Born in L.A. County.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Acute Intoxication by the Combined Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

RIP DAVID CERDA (March 26, 1990 – December 25, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.

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