(L.A.) Efrain Cortez Zuluaga, 38, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2024-09312

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 38-year-old Latino male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Efrain Cortez Zuluaga.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Positional Asphyxia

Cause of Death B: Acute Alcohol Intake

RIP EFRAIN CORTEZ ZULUAGA (February 7, 1986 – June 10, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 8:05 a.m.

Positional asphyxia occurs when the body’s position impairs normal respiratory processes, not due to external crushing forces. In drunk individuals, this can happen when they lose consciousness or are unable to change their position due to being impaired by alcohol.