(L.A.) Ernest Nakatewa, 60, Died on a Bench
Case Number: 2023-03788
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 60-year-old male that occurred on a bus bench or public bench.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Ernest Nakatewa.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Sequelae of Acute and Chronic Alcohol Use
RIP ERNEST NAKATEWA (July 9, 1962 – April 8, 2023)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 12:00 p.m.
The government investigator listed the decedent as “American Indian” — he was Native American.
Certain deaths are classified as accidents under the assumption that the users didn’t intend to kill themselves.