(L.A.) Donald Washington, 64, Died in a Shipping Container

Case Number: 2025-07731

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 64-year-old Black male that occurred inside a shipping container.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Donald Washington.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD)

Other Significant Conditions: Decomposed/Mummified State Suggestive of Prolonged Unattended Death; Possible Sedative Effect of Norchlorcyclizine, But Not Contributing in a Lethal Range

RIP DONALD WASHINGTON (September 19, 1960 – May 9, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 10:30 a.m.

Norchlorcyclizine is a known metabolite of chlorcyclizine.

Chlorcyclizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose and itching, and it can be bought in some forms under brand names such as Ahist or Stahist.