(L.A.) Eric Hurtado, 52, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2016-06163

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 52-year-old Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Eric Hurtado.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Hypoxic Encephalopathy

Cause of Death B: History of Heroin, Cocaine and Methamphetamine Use

RIP ERIC HURTADO (April 5, 1964 – August 22, 2016)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 4:43 p.m.

This is considered an accidental drug overdose.