(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.