(L.A.) Hector Barajas, 62, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-00404

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 62-year-old Latino male.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Hector Barajas.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Hemorrhagic Stroke

Other Significant Condition: Effects of Cocaine

RIP HECTOR BARAJAS ( December 29, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at a hospital.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.