(L.A.) Derek Caffery, 66, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2022-11697

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 66-year-old Black male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Derek Caffery.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP DEREK CAFFERY (December 16, 1955 – November 9, 2022)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 5:46 p.m.

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