(L.A.) Demetrius Wadsworth, 42, Died From Meth

Case Number: 2024-06984

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 42-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Demetrius Wadsworth.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP DEMETRIUS WADSWORTH (April 16, 1982 – April 27, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 6:49 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on June 14, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.