(L.A.) Eleazar Esperanza Cortes, 53, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2025-07584

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 53-year-old Latino male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Eleazar Esperanza Cortes.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Subdural Hematoma

Other Significant Conditions: Ethanol Intoxication, Hypertension, Laennec Cirrhosis

RIP ELEAZAR ESPERANZA CORTES (August 23, 1971 – May 7, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 8:40 a.m.

The decedent likely hit his head while drunk.

Laënnec cirrhosis is primarily caused by excessive and chronic alcohol consumption.