(L.A.) Erik Choela Martinez, 34, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-03797

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 34-year-old Latin American male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Erik Choela Martinez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl Effects

RIP ERIK CHOELA MARTINEZ (February 2, 1989 – April 8, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 4:06 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published in early August, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.