(L.A.) Edward Cota, 60, Died in a Vehicle

Case Number: 2025-17390

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 60-year-old Latino male that occurred in a vehicle.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Edward Cota.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Thermal Injuries and Smoke Inhalation

RIP EDWARD COTA (1965 – November 6, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made early Thursday morning.

The decedent was an Uber driver whose vehicle collided with a food truck.

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