(L.A.) Derrick Woodard, 60, Died at a Residence
Case Number: 2023-11643
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 60-year-old Black male that occurred at a residence.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Derrick Woodard.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine
Other Significant Conditions: Hypertension and End-Stage Renal Disease
RIP DERRICK WOODARD (May 31, 1963 – September 1, 2023)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 7:31 a.m.
Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on November 16, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug.
This is considered an accidental overdose.