(L.A.) David Edwards, 26, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2024-00402

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 26-year-old Black male that occurred at a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as David Edwards.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Congestive Heart Failure

Cause of Death B: Chronic Effects of Methamphetamine Use

RIP DAVID EDWARDS (August 20, 1997 – January 6, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 10:20 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on June 2, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.

This is considered an accidental drug overdose.