(L.A.) Heikes Powell III, 63, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2023-03581

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 63-year-old Black male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Heikes Powell III.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Hypertensive Heart Disease

Other Significant Condition: Cocaine Effects

RIP HEIKES POWELL III (July 17, 1959 – April 2, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 8:20 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on August 8, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug. This was an accidental overdose.