(L.A.) Erick Acosta Santana, 26, Died in a Vehicle

Case Number: 2025-07111

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 26-year-old Latino male that occurred in a vehicle.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Erick Acosta Santana.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death A: Asphyxia

Cause of Death B: Plastic Bag over Head Connected to Helium Tank

RIP ERICK ACOSTA SANTANA (August 24, 1998 – April 28, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 10:34 a.m.